EdTech and AI News Update: February 8, 2025

 EdTech and AI News Update: February 8, 2025

Here are the latest developments in the fields of educational technology (EdTech) and artificial intelligence (AI).


1. Musinsa Partners with AI AdTech Company 'Moloco'

Fashion platform Musinsa has signed a strategic partnership (MOU) with Moloco, a leading machine learning solutions provider, to enhance its AI-powered recommendation technology.
With this partnership, Musinsa aims to significantly improve recommendation accuracy, allowing its 15 million members to easily discover products tailored to their preferences.
Additionally, the partnership will strengthen AI-driven recommendation systems for partner brands, providing personalized product suggestions throughout the shopping experience.
▶ (Source: Global Economic)


2. OpenAI Ends Partnership with Figure AI to Develop Humanoid Robots Independently

OpenAI has terminated its partnership with robotics startup Figure AI and is now focusing on developing humanoid robots independently.
Recently, OpenAI filed a trademark application for a humanoid robot product with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and has been actively recruiting hardware experts to accelerate its robotics initiatives.
This move indicates OpenAI’s growing focus on integrating AI with robotics, signaling future advancements in intelligent automation.
▶ (Source: Maeil Business Newspaper)


3. Government Holds Briefing on 'National AI Computing Center' Project

The Ministry of Science and ICT held a project briefing on February 7 in Seoul for the establishment of the 'National AI Computing Center.'
The project aims to secure AI computing resources exceeding 1 exaFLOPS (EF) to support domestic AI research and development, encouraging participation from domestic and international IT companies.
▶ (Source: Digital Daily)


These developments highlight the ongoing progress and innovations in the EdTech and AI sectors, emphasizing strategic collaborations and advancements in technology.

📢 Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving EdTech and AI landscape! 🚀