Learning Resource Network: UK Exam Board Launches First International GCSE and A Level in Artificial Intelligence
LONDON, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A UK-based exam board has become the first in the world to formally introduce general qualifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at both International GCSE and A Level. The initiative, spearheaded by the Learning Resource Network (LRN), offers structured AI education for students aged 14–19 through approved schools and centres … Continue reading "Learning Resource Network: UK Exam Board Launches First International GCSE and A Level in Artificial Intelligence"
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