The AI Bubble and What It Means for Workplace Learning
Raleigh, NC (USA), February 2026 - Artificial intelligence has become the dominant narrative in the global technology sector. Investment levels are unprecedented, valuations continue to stretch upwards, and AI is frequently described as the next foundational platform on the scale of search engines or social networks. Yet beneath this momentum, there are growing signs that the market is misreading how AI will ultimately create value. Economic and technical indicators suggest that artificial intelligence models are rapidly becoming commodities rather than sources of lasting competitive advantage. As costs fall and performance converges, the implications for workplace learning, training, and digital education are significant.
Free Tool to Instantly Turn PowerPoint or Video Into SCORM Courses
Tampa, FL (USA), February 2026 — Creating trackable, compliant training courses has long been a technical bottleneck for L&D teams. To bridge the gap between static content and Learning Management Systems (LMS), organizations are often forced to use complex authoring software or external vendors. That changes today.
» MOREUMSL Advanced Workforce Center Announces new Partnership With Simplilearn
Plano, TX (USA), February 2026 - The University of Missouri–St. Louis Advanced Workforce Center announced a new partnership with Simplilearn, a global leader in digital and workforce upskilling programs, to expand UMSL’s noncredit course offerings. The collaboration brings industry-aligned learning pathways designed to help working professionals and employer partners build in-demand skills in today’s fastest-growing fields.
» MOREDocebo Acquires 365Talents
Toronto (CA / Lyon (F), February 2026 - Docebo Inc., a leading AI-powered enterprise learning platform (“Docebo”), has announced it has acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of privately held 365Talents, an AI-powered skills intelligence and workforce analytics company based in France ("365Talents") for the consideration described below.
goFLUENT Acquires Learnship Business Operations
Paris (F), February 2026 - Language training provider goFLUENT has acquired the business operations of Learnship Networks GmbH, expanding its presence in Germany and increasing its scale in the corporate language training market.
» MOREThe AI-powered Way to Upgrade Your Platform without Stress
London (UK), February 2026 - Thrive announces the launch of Kiki Switch, an AI-powered migration solution designed to make upgrading to Thrive's modern-day lms seamless, accurate and completely stress-free.
» MOREOmniplex Learning partners with CYPHER Learning
St. Albans (UK), February 2026 - Omniplex Learning has partnered with CYPHER Learning to bring organisations an all-in-one AI-powered LMS that unites course creation, delivery and personalisation. The collaboration simplifies learning workflows, reduces complexity and helps businesses create engaging, scalable learning experiences through intelligent automation and beautifully designed, user-friendly technology.
Training Industry Releases 2026 Corporate Training Landscape Map
Raleigh, NC (USA), February 2026 - Training Industry, Inc., the most trusted source of information for corporate learning leaders, has released its 2026 Corporate Training Landscape Map, showcasing nearly 1,400 leading training providers across 21 key market segments. This map reflects the shifting strategic priorities shaping today’s learning and development (L&D) organizations.
» MORESpeexx Earns 50 Badges and Top Rankings in G2 Winter 2026 Reports
Munich (GER), February 2026 – Speexx has announced strong results in the G2 Winter 2026 Reports, earning 50 badges and appearing in 89 reports across language learning, coaching, and virtual classroom categories. The results highlight continued customer recognition across regions, organization sizes, and use cases, reinforcing Speexx position as a trusted partner for people development worldwide.
» MORETotara Unveils Compliance, Skills and AI Features
London (UK), February 2026 – Totara has announced the release of Version 20 of its platform, introducing features that support complex compliance needs, close skills gaps, improve content discovery, and time-saving enhancements to core workflows.
Live Ideas: New Teutolab for Social Sciences Launched
Bielefeld (GER), January 2026 - In early 2026, Bielefeld University is establishing a new extracurricular learning space with the teutolab for social sciences. Combining politics, economics and sociology, it invites young people to critically explore everyday life, social conflicts and future challenges. Researchers at the university are developing new ways to empower young people in times of growing uncertainty and political polarisation.
» MOREGo1 Unveils New Product Direction Focused on Contextual Learning
San Francisco, CA (USA), February 2026 - Go1, the leading learning provider for people-first L&D leaders, releases a new phase of its product strategy focused on delivering contextual, in-the-moment learning directly within the flow of work.
Submit now for the MEDEA Awards 2026
Roosbeek (BE), February 2026 - The MEDEA Awards 2026 is now open for submissions! Organised by the Media and Learning Association, the annual MEDEA Awards celebrate the best use of media in education across all levels and learning contexts. Deadline: 28 February 2026.
Mindtools Kineo launches Manager Skills Workshops
London (UK), February 2026 - Organizations are increasingly demanding facilitated learning experiences that allow managers to practise judgement, communication, and leadership skills. In response, Mindtools Kineo is launching its Manager Skills Workshops, delivered virtually, in person, or as part of a blended programme.
» MOREL&D Free Spirits invites L&D Freelancers to Discover Their Inner Power
Huddersfield (UK), February 2026 - Following feedback from October’s inaugural online event, L&D Free Spirits Founder Kim Ellis has responded to demand by organising two further virtual conferences in 2026 for L&D Free Spirits members and the wider people development community.
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