Weekly AI News Update (22-28 August 2025)

In the United States, AI is increasingly integrated into schools, with partnerships, teacher training, and new tools supporting classroom use, though concerns remain about equity, academic integrity, mental health, and educational impacts. CNN
President of the University of Hong Kong encouraged students at the inauguration ceremony to utilise AI responsibly, fostering creativity, curiosity and empathy while preparing to address future challenges. Ming Pao
Google has introduced AI-powered live translation for real-time multilingual conversations and a customised language learning feature in Google Translate for Android and iOS, initially available in selected regions and languages. The Keyword Google
Chinese experts at the Global Smart Education Conference 2025 in Beijing stressed human-centred AI in education, highlighting technology's role in enhancing quality, creativity, and teacher-student development without replacing human intelligence. China Daily
Hangzhou will mandate artificial intelligence courses in primary and secondary schools from the new semester, aligning with China's national strategy to expand AI education and develop talent across all grade levels. South China Morning Post