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Samsung and OpenAI Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Advancements in Global AI Infrastructure

SEOUL, Korea, October 3rd, 2025 – OpenAI, Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Heavy Industries today announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating innovation in global AI data center infrastructure and advancing next-generation technologies across key industries.

This expansive collaboration brings together the collective strengths of Samsung’s leading businesses spanning semiconductors, data centers, cloud services, shipbuilding, and infrastructure development with OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI capabilities.

Signing Ceremony

The LOI was signed at Samsung’s corporate headquarters in Seoul, Korea. Key executives in attendance included:

• Young Hyun Jun, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Electronics

• Sung-an Choi, Vice Chairman & CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries

• Sechul Oh, President & CEO of Samsung C&T

• Junehee Lee, President & CEO of Samsung SDS

Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics will serve as a strategic memory partner for OpenAI’s Stargate initiative, supporting its growing infrastructure needs with a robust supply of advanced semiconductor solutions. OpenAI’s projected memory demand may reach up to 900,000 DRAM wafers per month, and Samsung is uniquely positioned to meet this demand with its high-performance, energy-efficient DRAM technologies.

In addition to memory, Samsung offers a full suite of semiconductor solutions across memory, logic, and foundry, enabling comprehensive support throughout the AI workflow—from model training to inference. The company also brings advanced capabilities in chip packaging and heterogeneous integration, delivering differentiated solutions tailored to OpenAI’s high-performance computing requirements.

Samsung SDS

Samsung SDS will work closely with OpenAI on the design, development, and operation of next-generation AI data centers, leveraging its deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and enterprise IT services.

Under the LOI:

• Samsung SDS will provide consulting, deployment, and management services for businesses integrating OpenAI’s models.

• A reseller partnership has been established, enabling Samsung SDS to offer OpenAI’s solutions, including ChatGPT Enterprise, to Korean enterprises seeking to adopt generative AI at scale.

Samsung C&T & Samsung Heavy Industries

Samsung C&T and Samsung Heavy Industries will collaborate with OpenAI on pioneering floating AI data centers—a novel approach to infrastructure that addresses land constraints, lowers cooling costs, and reduces carbon emissions.

While the complexity of floating data centers has posed deployment challenges in the past, the partnership aims to overcome these barriers by leveraging:

• Samsung C&T’s global construction and infrastructure expertise

• Samsung Heavy Industries’ leadership in shipbuilding and maritime technology

The companies will also explore the development of floating power plants and control centers, expanding the frontier of offshore digital infrastructure.

Driving AI Leadership in Korea and Beyond

This landmark partnership marks a significant step toward Korea’s ambition to become a global AI powerhouse. Samsung is also evaluating broader adoption of ChatGPT across its businesses to accelerate AI-driven transformation in the workplace.

Together, Samsung and OpenAI are poised to unlock new possibilities in global AI infrastructure, reshaping industries and laying the foundation for future technological breakthroughs.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Goes on Sale in India, Get 512GB for the Price of 256GB as Limited Period Offer

Bengaluru, India – Oct. 1, 2025: Samsung today announced that the recently-launched Galaxy S25 FE smartphone is available for customers in India starting today. Galaxy S25 FE plays an important role as a gateway into the broader Galaxy AI ecosystem, empowering more people to bring greater convenience and creativity into their everyday lives.

Galaxy S25 FE will be available through Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, select Samsung authorized retail stores, and other online portals. As a limited period offer, customers purchasing the 256GB storage variant will get 512GB storage variant at no extra cost.

Customers can get INR 5000 cashback if the purchase is done using HDFC Bank debit or credit card. Additionally, customers buying Galaxy Buds3 FE with Galaxy S25 FE will get INR 4000 off on the former. Customers can also purchase a two-year screen protection pack at an introductory price of INR 4199. Those looking to buy the Galaxy S25 FE on EMIs can opt for up to 24 months no cost EMI.

Galaxy S25 FE comes with Gemini Live, which enables real-time visual conversations enhanced with multimodal AI, allowing the device to see what users see and making it easy to ask contextual questions. With Circle to Search with Google, gaming tips appear exactly when and where you need them. Just circle an item or challenge on screen to access tips and tactics – all in a floating view that keeps your gameplay uninterrupted. Galaxy S25 FE also brings powerful AI editing tools like Generative Edit and Instant Slow-mo.

A 4,900mAh battery and a more than 13% larger vapor chamber offers smooth, responsive performance with 45W wired charging support ensuring users can stay creative, entertained and connected while on the go. The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate offers smooth, immersive visuals.

Galaxy S25 FE delivers a premium camera experience thanks to the ProVisual Engine’s latest AI-powered features and an upgraded 12MP front camera that captures captivating selfies with improved clarity. It also elevates Galaxy’s renowned Nightography; Low noise mode boosts the quality of night shots, while Super HDR in video showcases lifelike colors and contrast in every frame. Photo Assist enhances on-device editing with effortless precision, boosting user creativity and seamlessly bringing their visions to life.

Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secure storage area, ensuring that each app can access only its own sensitive information. KEEP supports Galaxy’s Personal Data Engine (PDE) to keep user data and preferences entirely on-device and secured by Knox Vault. Together, these solutions ensure fortified security and privacy in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. In addition, seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates ensures reliable and optimized performance that lasts longer.

Most Enterprises See ROI from AI Investments, Finds Bounteous Study

India,September 29 2025: Bounteous, a leading digital transformation consultancy, today released findings from its global study “The AI Whitespace: Addressing Challenges to Unlock Potential”, highlighting how enterprises are adopting artificial intelligence and where significant gaps remain in unlocking enterprise-wide transformation.

The study draws insights from over 300 global decision-makers across marketing and technology functions at enterprises with revenues above USD 500 million. It reveals that AI adoption is universal, with 93% of companies reporting expected or better ROI from their AI investments. However, while organizations are seeing measurable returns, challenges around governance, knowledge gaps, and siloed adoption continue to hold back the full potential of AI.

Key findings from the study

• AI delivering ROI at scale: 93% of enterprises report that their AI initiatives are paying off as expected or better. Of this, 50% say returns are higher than expected. The study finds that AI is moving beyond experimentation and is already creating tangible value.
• Generative AI adoption widespread: While adoption of platforms from Google (70%) and Microsoft (69%) is unsurprising given existing enterprise agreements, two standout findings emerged: 73% of enterprises reported using OpenAI, and 35% have developed their own internal AI platforms. AI is now deeply embedded in enterprise operations. Importantly, 95% of respondents rated AI adoption as important or very important, with 65% of executives identifying AI as the top priority for the next 12 months.
• Marketing sees faster payoffs: 59% of marketing leaders reported higher-than-expected ROI, compared to 43% of IT leaders. Marketing teams finds AI easier to adopt and scale AI versus more complex IT-led AI deployments.
• Executive optimism vs. reality: Executives are twice as likely as non-executives to classify their organizations as “Expert” in AI maturity. The study highlights a disconnect between leadership perception and the day-to-day realities of employees using AI.
• Fragmented ownership: The study points out that AI responsibility is still siloed, with 46% placing ownership under the CIO/CTO and only 3% leveraging cross-functional taskforces or Centers of Excellence. 
• Barriers to scaling AI: Legal compliance and risk, lack of general AI knowledge, and lack of trust were the top challenges cited. Respondents highlighted stronger governance, workforce enablement, and cross-functional collaboration as key measures to overcome these barriers.
• AI priorities today: Most organizations focus on embedded AI features (33%) and enabling workforce productivity (30%) as their priorities for short-term gains. For long-term, fewer companies are investing in engineered AI solutions (15%) and evolving holistic strategies (22%), leaving untapped whitespace for broader transformation.

Martin Young, Executive Vice President, Data & AI at Bounteous, said “The biggest AI breakthroughs are yet to be unlocked. Enterprises must treat AI as a long-term investment, balancing experimentation with governance, embedding innovation into the organizational fabric, and breaking down silos between teams. Those who delay risk falling behind, while those who commit now will be best positioned to capture sustainable, enterprise-wide transformation.”

AI Adoption Priorities across different sectors 

The study analyzed AI adoption trends across seven major industry sectors – such as Financial Services, Technology, Marketing/Advertising, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Travel & Hospitality, and Retail/Consumer Dining; as well as among key leadership segments like C-suite executives and IT leaders. 

Below are the findings from four major industries—Healthcare, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, and Retail/Consumer & Dining. 

– Embedded AI Features
44% of travel and hospitality leaders are focusing on using AI tools that are already built into the software they own, followed by financial services at 39%, healthcare at 32%, and retail, consumer, and dining at 30%. 

– Enabling Teams
34% of retail, consumer, and dining leaders are using AI to make staff more efficient, followed by healthcare at 32%, travel and hospitality at 31%, and financial services at 30%. The data suggests that consumer-facing industries are focusing more on empowering their workforce with AI to improve productivity.

– Preparing for AI Evolution
25% of retail, consumer, and dining leaders focus on planning for long-term AI strategies, well ahead of healthcare at 20%, financial services at 15%, and travel and hospitality at 14%. Retail leaders are placing greater emphasis on building AI roadmaps and preparing for future adoption compared to other sectors.

– Engineering New Tools and Products
Financial services (17%) and healthcare (16%) leaders are more focused on creating custom AI solutions tailored to their needs, while travel and hospitality and retail, consumer, and dining are at 11% each.

Taiwan Excellence Launches Next Generation Technologies at Taiwan Expo India 2025

At the Grand Product Launch Session in the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion, eight award-winning Taiwanese brands showcased breakthrough innovations in AI mobility, industrial IoT, smart healthcare and next-generation networking for the Indian market.

New Delhi, September 27, 2025: The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion hosted the Grand Product Launch Session at Taiwan Expo India 2025  under the theme “Unveiling the Smart Innovations.” The showcase brought together eight globally recognized Taiwanese brands, CHIMEI MOTOR, Cypress, Proscend, LORRIC, IPEVO, KENDA, MSI, and Zyxel, unveiling world-class technologies designed to accelerate India’s priorities in ICT, smart healthcare & lifestyle, industrial solutions, advanced gadgets, and future mobility.

The launch strengthened Taiwan’s position as a global technology leader and strategic innovation partner for India. By unveiling world-class solutions in AI-driven mobility, next-gen networking, immersive collaboration, smart healthcare and industrial automation, the session highlighted how Taiwanese innovation is accelerating India’s digital transformation and Industry 4.0 adoption. Each participating brand delivered engaging presentations, showcasing their latest technologies and breakthrough innovations.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Brian Lee, Executive Director, TAITRA, said, “The theme ‘Unveiling the Smart Innovation’ reflects how technology is reimagining industries, transforming lifestyles, and powering India’s digital growth story. With India emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies, Taiwan Excellence is proud to bring cutting-edge, market-ready solutions in ICT, smart living, mobility, and healthcare. The enthusiastic response we have received highlights the strength of India-Taiwan ties and our shared vision for a smarter tomorrow. This year, we are delighted to showcase eight breakthrough innovations from leading Taiwanese brands, strengthening our long-term commitment as India’s growth partner.”

Ms. Estela Chen, Director, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India, Economic Division, added, “India and Taiwan share a common vision of open economies, resilient supply chains, and sustainable growth. As trusted partners, we are working together in areas like Digital India, Make in India, and Smart Cities. This event is more than a showcase, it reflects our growing collaboration and the commitment of Taiwanese enterprises to support India’s development journey with world-class, relevant innovations.”

Innovation Highlights

CHIMEI MOTOR: Introduced AI imaging-based ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) platforms tailored for India’s AIS regulations. The integrated Camera + AI SoC supports front ADAS (IVA), digital mirrors (CMS), in-cabin monitoring (DMS/OMS), and advanced awareness (BSIS/MOIS/RVS), powered by iCam and iBox for customizable, next-gen mobility.

Cypress: Unveiled Pro AV innovations for seamless digital collaboration. From wireless projection and synchronized video walls to telemedicine-ready solutions, Cypress enables smarter workflows across enterprises, education, healthcare, and mission-critical environments.

Proscend: Launched the award-winning 708EPI Long Reach PoE switch delivering 800m connectivity with surge protection and intelligent management. Supported by 5G/4G IIoT routers and industrial gateways, Proscend enables secure, robust networking in demanding industrial and outdoor settings.

LORRIC: Introduced Echo Sense Quick Clamp Ultrasonic Flow Meters with gel-free installation, one-click auto setup, and instant compatibility across diverse fluids and materials, simplifying real-time, cost-effective industrial flow measurement.

IPEVO: Presented plug-and-play visual communication devices for hybrid collaborations. The VZ-R visualizer delivers sharp clarity for training and education, while the TOTEM 360 provides immersive meetings with built-in QR-based translation for global accessibility.

KENDA: Showcased high-performance cycling tires engineered for reliability and speed. The Valkyrie K1160X ensures road cycling excellence, while the Booster K1227, a World Cup-proven XC tire, delivers agility and control for competitive performance and the Double Black K1265 is the latest all condition gravity and trail tire with a faster rolling speed.

MSI: Highlighted its TRUE GAMING systems and enterprise PCs, blending cutting-edge design with sustainability. Through MSI Green Products and Green Living initiatives, MSI empowers gamers, creators, and enterprises with both performance and responsibility.

Zyxel: Strengthened its cloud-first networking portfolio with Nebula, now enhanced by AI-driven features like Wireless Health, WiFi Aid, and intent-based automation. Combined with WiFi 7 infrastructure and ZyWALL USG FLEX H firewalls, Zyxel ensures intelligent, secure, end-to-end connectivity for modern businesses.

The product launch session brought together more than 40 attendees, including company representatives, industry association members, media professionals, and technology enthusiasts, creating an energetic space for networking and knowledge exchange. Over the years, Taiwan Excellence has been instrumental in introducing cutting-edge technologies and innovations to the Indian market, enabling local enterprises to access world-class solutions across diverse sectors. With a continued focus on innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth, Taiwan Excellence remains committed to supporting India’s evolving technology landscape and driving transformative solutions that shape the future of industries and everyday life.

India-Taiwan relations, established with the opening of representative offices in 1995, continue to advance cooperation across diverse sectors. Both nations have remained committed to strengthening this partnership, which, though gradual in progress, holds immense opportunities for mutual benefit. Deeper collaboration through Government-to-Government (G2G), Business-to-Business (B2B), Government-to-Business (G2B), Government-to-People (G2P), and People-to-People (P2P) channels can promote strong economic, technological, cultural, and social linkages-creating a resilient and enduring partnership.

Another major attraction of the day was a fun and engaging experiential activity that stole the spotlight. Taiwan Excellence hosted a record-breaking event as part of its Give Me Five campaign. The highlight of the event was the popular mascot, Fu Bear who is on a mission to spread joy. Taiwan Excellence successfully secured two new records in both the Asia Book of Records and the India Book of Records—specifically for the “Maximum Hi-Fives Given by a Mascot in One Minute” and “Maximum Hi-Fives Given by People to a Mascot.” This lively event also featured a special guest appearance by popular Indian actress Avneet Kaur, who engaged with a large crowd of fans and experienced Taiwan’s cutting-edge technology firsthand.

Don’t miss the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion on the final day i.e. 27th Sept.

GoDaddy Airo Site Designer: A quick chat can create a live WordPress site in minutes

India, Sept 24, 2025 – GoDaddy has announced the global rollout of GoDaddy Airo® Site Designer, an AI-powered website builder that creates a fully designed WordPress site in minutes—just from a simple business description.

Key Highlights:

AI-Powered Simplicity:
Users can describe their business in one sentence (e.g., “I run a handicrafts business in Jaipur”) and Airo generates a ready-to-publish site with tailored pages, copy, imagery, and layout.

Speed & Efficiency:
Eliminates the need for templates, coding, and stock photo hunting—reducing site launch time drastically.

Backed by Insights:
According to the Global Entrepreneurship Survey:

• 80% of small business owners believe AI helps them compete with larger businesses.

• Indian business owners report saving 15 hours per week using AI tools.

Built for Entrepreneurs & Pros:

• Integrated with GoDaddy’s Managed WordPress Hosting.

• Supports domains, marketing, and commerce tools.

• Digital agencies and freelancers can prototype and publish faster, focusing on strategy and value-added services.

“If you can describe your business in one sentence, Airo Site Designer turns that into pages, copy, and imagery so you publish in minutes,” — Sergej Grivcov, Senior Director, GoDaddy.

Motorola Launches moto pad 60 NEO: Best 5G Pad Under 15K with 11” 2.5K Display and Moto Pen, Now Available for 12,999

Mumbai, 23rd September 2025: Motorola, a global leader in mobile technology and India’s leading AI smartphone brand, recently launched its all-new moto pad 60 NEO, further expanding its ecosystem portfolio in India. The moto pad 60 NEO went on sale during the Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 and is now available on Flipkart, Motorola.in, and leading retail stores at an effective starting price of just ₹12,999*. The moto pad 60 NEO redefines its segment with the only 11” 2.5K 90Hz display, bundled moto pen, and premium Pantone-curated design. Just 490g light and 6.9mm thin, it’s the slimmest 5G-ready tablet in its class. Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and Smart Connect for seamless file transfer, screen sharing, and cross-device control, it ensures smooth performance for work, play, and creativity on the go.

The moto pad 60 NEO raises the bar with the segment’s only 11” 2.5K 90Hz display for smoother study, streaming, and gaming. Bundled with the moto pen, it boosts creativity and productivity with effortless writing, sketching, and instant search. Weighing just 490g and 6.9mm thin, it’s the slimmest, lightest 5G-ready tablet in its class perfect for on-the-go use. With Dolby Atmos®-tuned quad speakers, it delivers immersive, cinematic sound for every lecture, movie, or playlist.

The moto pad 60 NEO takes productivity further with Motorola’s Smart Connect, unifying tablet, smartphone, and PC for seamless cross-device workflows. Cross Control lets you operate all devices with one keyboard and mouse, while App Continuity, Smart Clipboard, File Transfer, and Swipe to Stream make multitasking smooth and intuitive. For added versatility, Pro Webcam Mode turns your tablet or phone into a high-quality webcam.

Bundled with the moto pen, users get precision writing and sketching with 4096 pressure levels, tilt support, and palm rejection. With Circle to Search powered by Google, simply circle text, images, or objects to search or translate instantly. Powered by a long-lasting AAAA battery, the moto pen ensures creativity and productivity never stop.

The moto pad 60 NEO packs power and style with its octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G processor, delivering smooth gaming, responsive multitasking, and sharp visuals backed by reliable 5G connectivity. A robust 7040mAh battery ensures up to 12 hours of YouTube streaming, with a fast charger included for quick refuels. Designed for productivity, its TurboSystem multitasking supports two split screens and five floating windows with seamless window management. Running on Android 15, it comes future-ready with two OS upgrades and four years of security updates. Crafted in a premium all-metal body with rounded edges, the tablet exudes durability and sophistication in the elegant Pantone Bronze Green finish.

3AI announces the GCC XL Summit: A bespoke & exclusive GCC Leaders only Summit

India ,23rd september, 2025: 3AI is hosting GCC XL Summit one of the most anticipated GCC Leaders focused events of the year. The GCC XL Summit will be invite-only congregation of 125+ marquee & distinguished GCC Country Heads, MDs & Site Leaders. It will be held on Wednesday 24th, 2025 at The Leela Palace, Bengaluru.

3AI, India’s largest platform & marketplace for GCCs & AI Leaders & Professionals in association with ANSR will bring together top & eclectic GCCs leaders & decision makers to dwell & deliberate upon the Now, New & Next in GCCs in a bespoke & experiential business mixer format curated exclusively to to mark a significant turning point in the ongoing acceleration and transformation of the GCCs in India. 

GCC XL Summit will serve as a unified platform of GCCs leaders engaging on strategic dialogues & deep conversations coupled with powerful exchange of insights on GCCs around novel target operating models & future-state architecture, AI-Native GCCs construct, innovation & transformation roadmaps and strategic partnership, ecosystem development. The Summit will also include announcement of prestigious GCC APEX Awards- A tribute to visionary & impactful GCCs Leaders that are shaping the GCCs with significant contribution. The awards will be felicitated by Javagal Srinath – former Indian cricket player. 

“ As we gather the finest GCCs leaders across industry segments; GCC XL Summit promises to deliver impactful exchange of perspectives, strategic collaborations that will chart the course for what’s new & next in GCCs. The Summit aims to elevate the GCCs leadership landscape with premier thought leadership demonstration accentuated with differentiated sessional formats and unparalleled experience for participants”. Said Sameer Dhanrajani, CEO, 3AI.’’

Redis bets on India’s AI momentum as Rowan Trollope, CEO announces Recent Acquisition of Decodable

INDIA, BANGALORE ,September 22 , 2025: Redis, the world’s fastest data platform, today announced a major expansion of its AI strategy at Redis Released 2025. During his maiden visit to India as CEO of Redis, Rowan Trollope highlighted the company’s AI strategy, and announced new tools and capabilities for the company’s platform, as well as the strategic acquisition of Decodable, while underscoring India’s growing role in Redis’ global innovation roadmap. He emphasised India’s AI-led innovation and its role as a hub for engineering talent, enterprise adoption, and customer growth.

While addressing the media, Redis CEO Rowan Trollope announced the acquisition of  real-time data platform Decodable, the public preview of Redis’ new LangCache service, and several other improvements to Redis for AI that make it easier for developers to build agents with reliable, persistent memory. Together, these moves accelerate Redis’ evolution from the fastest in-memory data store to an essential infrastructure layer for AI, delivering the context and memory that intelligent agents depend on.

“As AI enters its next phase, the challenge isn’t proving what language models can do; it’s giving them the context and memory to act with relevance and reliability,” said Rowan Trollope, CEO of Redis. “As technology becomes ever more reliant on LLMs, the strategic investment we made in Decodable’s platform will make it easier for developers to build and expand data pipelines and convert that data into context within Redis, so it’s fast and always available in the right place at the right time.”

“India is not only a fast-growing market for Redis, it is also helping to shape the future of AI. With one of the world’s largest startup ecosystems, and millions of developers building intelligent applications, India represents the kind of scale, ambition, and innovation where Redis thrives. As enterprises and startups here embrace AI at unprecedented speed, our focus is on giving them the context, memory, and real-time infrastructure their systems need to be more capable, responsive, and reliable,” Trollope further added. 

Redis also announced the public preview of LangCache, a fully-managed semantic caching service which cuts the latency and token usage for LLM-dependent applications by as much as 70%, and announced several updates to its AI infrastructure tools, including hybrid search enhancements, integrations with agent frameworks for AutoGen and Cognee. For India’s third largest startup ecosystem and the fastest-growing developer community with over 17 million developers, where cost optimization and scalability are crucial, LangCache helps build more affordable AI-powered experiences for chatbots, agents, and enterprise applications.

LangCache public preview

LangCache is Redis’ fully-managed semantic caching solution that stores and retrieves semantically similar calls to LLMs for chatbots and agents, saving roundtrip latency and drastically cutting token usage.

The performance and cost improvements are substantial:

• Up to 70% reduction in LLM API costs, especially in high-traffic applications
• 15x faster response times for cache hits compared to live LLM inference
• Improved end-user experience with lower latency and more consistent outputs

LangCache is in public preview today. 

New agent integrations and agent memory

It’s now easier to use Redis with existing AI frameworks and tools. Our ecosystem integrations let developers store their data the way they want, without needing to write custom code. New integrations with AutoGen, Cognee, plus new enhancements with LangGraph expand how developers can use Redis’ scalable, persistent memory layer for agents and chatbots.

Build with:

• AutoGen as a framework while getting the fast-data memory layer of Redis and build with existing templates
• Cognee to simplify memory management with built-in summarization, planning, and reasoning using Redis as your backbone
• LangGraph with new enhancements to improve your persistent memory and make your AI agents more reliable

Hacking the Digital Schoolyard: How Cybercriminals Target Education in the Age of AI

India, 22nd september 2025:For International Day to Protect Education from Attack, the conversation often focuses on physical risks to schools in conflict zones. But in 2025, the bigger battleground is digital. The modern classroom has shifted into a digital schoolyard built on platforms like Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, and Zoom. While these tools drive collaboration and innovation, they are also prime targets for cyberattacks, especially those utilising AI. Without stronger “digital fences,” schools and universities are exposed to risks that directly threaten students, educators, and even national innovation.

Education: The World’s Most Attacked Sector

The education sector has become the number one target for cybercriminals worldwide. According to Check Point Research (CPR), the Indian Education and Research sector has been hit with an average of 8,487 cyberattacks per week over the past six months—almost double the global average of 4,368 attacks per organization. Across industries, Indian organizations face 3,278 attacks weekly on average, well above the global benchmark of 1,934. The exceptionally high attack volume in the education sector is driven by multiple factors: rapid digital transformation through hybrid learning models, connected campuses, and widespread use of personal devices, all of which have widened the attack surface. Coupled with limited cybersecurity budgets and the absence of dedicated teams, many institutions remain highly exposed, making them easy targets for cybercriminals.

The Education sector is an exploding sector for cyberattacks due to several specific reasons. Schools house vast amounts of sensitive data—from personal information of students and staff to financial and research data—making them attractive to attackers. In addition, with multiple parties needing to get connected to the particular educational institution for curriculum schedules, term holidays, online classes and move, the areas of intrusions simply increase. To exacerbate the situation, it is a known fact that many educational institutions lack the resources to secure their systems adequately; some simply do not have the know-how or skilled resources to ensure defense measures are also up to date. All these inevitably turn this sector into a “soft target” with a “hard” payoff.

Cyberattacks impacting More Than Just IT Downtime

The impact of cyberattacks on the education sector extends far beyond system outages. School closures and exam disruption caused by ransomware has forced universities offline for weeks, cancelling or delaying assessments. In 2023, ransomware attacks cost educational institutions much more than expected with median payments reaching 6.6 million dolar for lower education and 4.4 million dolar for higher education institutions according to a Sophos report.

Despite these payments, recovery remains a significant challenge, with only 30% of victims fully recovering within a week, down from last year, as limited resources and teams hinder recovery efforts. These ransom payments severely impact the school’s reputation, forcing schools to cut corners in other areas, impacting the quality of education to their student.

In recent times, Dark web sales of student data have been found, from transcripts and personal records to forged certificates causing personal harm to individuals and organisations.

In severe cases of cyberattacks, there have been reports of institutional collapse; the 157-year old Lincoln College in Illinois was forced to shut its doors permanently after a ransomware attack.

Every breach chips away at student trust, academic credibility, and institutional resilience.

The AI Factor: Cybercrime at Machine Speed

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping both the threat landscape and the defensive playbook for education. On the attacker side, AI enables deepfake phishing campaigns targeting students and staff, as well as automated credential theft through large-scale password spraying. Now with the power of AI, AI-driven malware now scans and exploits vulnerabilities in minutes, not weeks as in previous times. Attackers are also weaponising AI in school settings, creating highly convincing scams that make phishing far more effective than ever before integrating cybersecurity education early—especially before AI adoption begins is vital, cultivating the awareness needed to resist AI-generated threats in digital classrooms.

In July 2025 alone, CPR identified 18,000 new education-related domains, with one in every 57 flagged as malicious. Many of these were AI-generated, designed to mimic exam portals, fee-payment systems, or login pages.

On the defender side, AI can now help detect anomalies in login behaviour across thousands of accounts, identify zero-day malware before signatures exist and provide AI-powered prevention-first security, blocking phishing, ransomware, and malicious domains in real time.

Crucially, integrating cyber security education early—especially before AI adoption begins—is vital, cultivating the awareness needed to resist AI-generated threats in digital classrooms. For schools with small IT teams, AI-driven cyber security is no longer optional — it’s the only way to keep pace with attackers.

How Education Can Stay Safe in the AI-Era

To safeguard the digital classroom, education institutions must adopt a prevention-first strategy backed by AI-powered tools. Some key suggestions includes :

1. Harden authentication by enforcing MFA and monitoring for MFA fatigue phishing tactics.
2. Network segmentation to prevent attackers from moving laterally once inside.
3. Reinforce phishing awareness for staff and students with examples of current scam
4. Patch and update systems regularly, especially widely used platforms such as email and collaboration tools.
5. Cyber awareness training for students, educators, and parents — helping them spot AI-generated scams, especially sophisticated phishing scams and recognising suspicious links

These aren’t just IT measures  they are core safeguards for the future of learning.

Said Sundar Balasubramanian, Managing Director, Check Point Software Technologies, India & South Asia, “Education is the backbone of every country’s future, but without strong cybersecurity, it becomes an easy target for disruption. In India, we’ve seen a surge in AI-powered attacks that not only steal sensitive data but also interrupt learning for millions of students. India’s education and research sector is undergoing a major digital transformation—driven by hybrid learning, connected campuses, and data-intensive research. This shift has significantly widened the threat surface, creating new opportunities for cyber adversaries. Protecting the sector requires a prevention-first approach, enabled by AI-powered defenses, hybrid mesh security architecture, cloud-native security, endpoint protection, and actionable threat intelligence. Only then can we safeguard academic excellence, protect intellectual capital, and ensure that digital classrooms remain safe havens for growth and innovation.”

Protecting the Future of Education

During International Day to Protect Education from Attack, we recognise that cyber security is now fundamental to safeguarding education. The “digital schoolyard” is under constant attack, with AI making threats faster, smarter, and harder to detect. But with the right tools, collaboration, and prevention-first strategies, schools can protect not just their data, but the futures of millions of students.