Coursera and Udemy Merge, Creating $2.5B Online Learning Giant

  1. OpenAI is launching the OpenAI Academy for News Organizations, a learning hub developed in collaboration with the American Journalism Project and The Lenfest Institute. The Academy will provide training, practical use cases, and guidance on responsible AI use to support journalists and editors. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI has introduced FrontierScience, a benchmark designed to test AI reasoning in physics, chemistry, and biology. This tool aims to measure AI's progress toward performing real scientific research tasks. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI has developed a real-world evaluation framework to assess how AI can accelerate biological research in wet labs. Using GPT-5, the framework optimizes a molecular cloning protocol, exploring both the potential and risks of AI-assisted experimentation. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Radiant Nuclear, a startup developing small modular reactors to replace diesel generators, has raised $300 million. This follows a previous funding round of $165 million in May. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Google has made Gemini 3 Flash the default model in the Gemini app and for Search. This update comes as part of Google's ongoing efforts to enhance its AI capabilities. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Coursera and Udemy, two major players in online learning, have entered into a merger agreement valued at approximately $2.5 billion. The combined platform is set to launch next year. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Uber and DoorDash are challenging a new NYC law that encourages tipping on food-delivery apps. The companies argue that the law could negatively impact their business models. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Google's Gemini 3 Flash model has outperformed GPT-5.2 in some benchmarks, according to recent tests. This comes just a month after the debut of Gemini 3 Pro in November. (Source: Engadget) Original