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Anthropic Launches ‘Claude for Education’ For Universities
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The AI company Anthropic announced a new program called Claude for Education that specializes in higher education this Wednesday. The initiative aims to include AI technologies in teaching, learning processes, and academic administration.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Anthropic introduces Claude for Education for universities
- The initiative has been made in partnership with other institutions such as the Northeastern University, Champlain College, and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
- The new feature, Learning mode, helps students understand topics by asking questions and creating study guides and tailored learning programs.
According to the startup’s announcement , Claude for Education includes new features and programs focused on new learning technologies and methodologies.
Anthropic unveiled Learning mode, a feature that guides users through reasoning processes to learn new topics and train critical thinking—rather than just providing answers—, a student program called Claude Campus Ambassadors, and new Academic partnerships to integrate AI technologies in collaboration with multiple universities and organizations, such as the Northeastern University, Champlain College, and London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
“Since our founding, LSE has been at the forefront of understanding social change and seeking solutions to real-world challenges,” said President and Vice Chancellor Larry Kramer. “This new partnership is part of that mission. As social scientists, we are in a unique position to understand and shape how AI can positively transform education and society.”
With Learning mode, students can expand knowledge on topics, courses, and assignments through learning Projects and ask the AI model to help get a better understanding. Claude will ask questions, provide study guides, outlines, and highlight core principles to guide students in a learning journey.
Introducing Claude for Education. We’re partnering with universities to bring AI to higher education, alongside a new learning mode for students. pic.twitter.com/PXekAICIKV — Anthropic (@AnthropicAI) April 2, 2025
Students will also benefit from two programs, Claude Campus Ambassadors—for a chance to work directly with Anthropic’s team on educational initiatives—, and funding for API credits for those already working on projects built with Claude.
Other AI companies and institutions have been developing AI learning systems to power education and help students develop new AI skills. A few months ago, Google launched Learn About , a new tool with textbook-style content for learning, and Andrej Karpathy, former AI researcher at OpenAI and Tesla, launched a new startup for AI education called Eureka Labs .
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Nintendo To Launch Switch 2 In June For $449.99
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager
The Japanese video game company Nintendo announced on Wednesday that the new Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for sale in the United States on June 5 at a retail price of $449.99. During a live presentation, experts showcased the new features of the device as well as images of the upcoming game Mario Kart World.
In a rush? Here are the quick facts:
- Nintendo announced that the new Switch 2 will be available for sale on June 5 in the U.S.
- During a live event the video game company explained the new features and provided more details of the hardware and the upcoming games.
- The new Mario Kart World game will also be launched on the same day.
The Japanese video game company Nintendo announced this Wednesday that the new Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for sale in the United States on June 5 at a retail price of $449.99. During a live presentation, the experts showcased the new features of the device as well as images of the upcoming game Mario Kart World.
Nintendo made the announcements during a Nintendo Direct , where the director Kouichi Kawamoto, producer Takuhiro Dohta, and hardware designer Tetsuya Sasaki provided more details about the new device and explained its most relevant features.
The team shared high-quality images of the new game Mario Kart World, launching exclusively for the new device on the same day. A new C button will allow players to activate a new function called GameChat, which connects users and allows video conferences and streaming—with a camera accessory sold separately.
“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa in the official announcement shared by the company.
Millions of players all over the world watched the Nintendo Direct for the highly anticipated product, officially announced in January , and many shared mixed feelings on multiple social media channels.
“Watching this Direct and then immediately seeing Mario Kart World’s $79.99 price was like getting a hug followed by a stab to the back,” wrote one user.
According to Reuters , experts in the game industry shared similar thoughts. “The price is a bit higher than what was widely expected,” said Serkan Toto, founder of Kantan Games consultancy, to the news agency. Nintendo could have considered the current inflationary environment.
Another expert, Atul Goyal, noted that the device costs $334 in Japan—49,980 yen—and that President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could have been considered in the U.S. price.
However, in November, Nintendo said Nintendo Switch games will be compatible with the new hardware and the company reminded users of this characteristic in the latest announcement as well.
