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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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE

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. » MORE