Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao unveiled his ambitious plan to provide free education to one billion children globally through his Giggle Academy initiative at the Token2049 event in Dubai, UAE. The platform aims to offer elementary education using gamified lessons, leveraging technology to engage and educate children. The project’s vision, as outlined in its concept paper, includes providing K-12 education worldwide for free, with courses covering a range of topics such as negotiations, finance, blockchain, and AI. Zhao’s focus on educational initiatives intensified in April 2024 when he announced his departure from Binance to serve a four-month prison sentence for violating US money laundering laws, which he completed in September 2024. The growing trend of integrating generative AI in education was also discussed, with Zhao highlighting its role in crafting course materials for Giggle Academy. Japan’s Ministry of Education has allowed limited use of generative AI in classrooms, showcasing the technology’s potential in education. In India, the KTCT Higher Secondary School introduced an AI-humanoid teacher as part of a pilot program, indicating the increasing adoption of AI in education. Moreover, Eureka Labs, founded by former Tesla and OpenAI executive Andrej Karpathy, aims to revolutionize education by developing AI-powered teaching assistants to offer expert-level education globally and overcome language barriers. The synergy between teachers and AI could potentially transform the way students learn and access information. This innovative approach to education signifies a shift towards personalized and inclusive learning experiences.