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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they break down the biggest shifts in global edtech. From PhysicsWallah’s major IPO to Google–OpenAI competition, higher-ed adoption of AI, and new benchmarks shaping the future of learning.

✨ Episode Highlights
[00:07:00] PhysicsWallah’s IPO reshapes Indian edtech and signals renewed global momentum
[00:15:00] Google and OpenAI escalate the AI race with Gemini 3, Nano Banana Pro, and OpenAI’s “garlic” model
[00:31:00] Higher education shifts from AI resistance to AI integration across teaching and majors
[00:39:00] Rural districts test new connected learning models backed by major tech partners
[00:40:00] Learning Agency launches the first Education AI Leaderboard for model benchmarking

Plus, special guests:
[00:45:30] Andrew Carlins, Co-Founder & CEO of Songscription on AI-powered music transcription and access

[01:01:10] Eric Tao, Founder & CEO of MegaMinds, and Austin Levinson, Director of Learning at MegaMinds on immersive AI simulations for CTE and AI literacy

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