In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed industries across the globe, and education is no exception. AI is now integral to teaching and learning, reshaping how educators deliver content and engage students with knowledge. From personalised learning paths to interactive tools, AI has the potential to make education more accessible, efficient, and impactful.
At the forefront of this revolution is AI Labs Sdn Bhd, a firm dedicated to enabling the widespread adoption of AI in teaching and learning across schools and educational centres. Through its pioneering platform NewBe.AI, AI Labs, which scored the Most Promising Startup award in the third edition of the Top In Tech Innovation Awards earlier this year, is empowering educators and students alike to engage with AI effectively.
The genesis of NewBe.AI
AI Labs was officially launched as a company in 2019, but its roots trace back to 2017 when its founder, a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in engineering applications of AI, began conceptualizing the idea. Recognizing the transformative potential of AI, the founder envisioned the need to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven future.
Motivated by a personal mission to teach his children the knowledge of AI, the founder discovered a gap in AI education, particularly for young learners in the K12 segment. Frustrated by the lack of suitable courses, he set out to develop his own syllabus—one that simplifies complex AI concepts into engaging, age-appropriate content. This initiative marked the birth of NewBe.AI, an AI learning platform tailored specifically for school-aged children. NewBe.AI’s journey gained momentum after the Covid-19 pandemic, especially with the surge in interest following the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022.
Since then, NewBe.AI has been implemented in government and international schools, marking a significant step toward integrating AI into mainstream education.
Overcoming challenges in AI education
One of the biggest hurdles faced by NewBe.AI was addressing the technical nature of AI as a subject, which could be daunting for teachers without a strong technical background.
The solution came in the form of the ACE Instructor Platform, a tool designed to help educators follow a structured syllabus while teaching AI. For students, NewBe.AI introduced active learning methodologies via the self-paced Wiz Ai Learning Platform, incorporating activities, games, and interactive elements to make technical concepts more accessible and engaging. We believe AI education, when done right, should be Easy, Playful yet Practical!
Market response and growth
Since late 2022, NewBe.AI has seen remarkable demand. By 2023, both government and international schools actively approached the company to implement its programmes, turning it into the number one teaching and learning platform in Malaysia. The enthusiastic market response has driven NewBe.AI to expand its footprint beyond its home base, reaching countries such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Future plans
Looking ahead, NewBe.AI aims to expand further across Southeast Asia while enhancing its offerings. Now with over 20,000 active instructors and learners on board, the platform envisions a comprehensive learning path for students, from fundamental AI concepts to advanced applications in creativity, productivity, and maker classes.
Simultaneously, NewBe.AI plans to equip teachers with skills ranging from basic AI knowledge to practical uses of AI tools for productivity and curriculum design. This dual focus on educators and students ensures that NewBe.AI fulfils its aspirations of becoming a leader in fostering AI education globally.
Join the AI education revolution
NewBe.AI invites educators, schools, and institutions to be part of the AI-driven transformation in education as affiliate partners, affiliate schools and education centres, certified instructors, and edupreneurs.
Whether you’re a like-minded business partner looking to expand the AI education landscape, educator/ teacher seeking innovative tools, a school aiming to integrate AI into the curriculum, or parents eager for your kids to explore the world of AI safely, NewBe.AI is here to support your journey. Visit NewBe.AI to learn more and take the first step toward a future powered by AI education. You can also reach out to AI Labs at 012-423 2878 or send them an email at [email protected].
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