Meso Brings AI‑Driven Curriculum Planning to Classrooms in Ireland and Beyond

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Meso, an education technology spin‑out from the ADAPT Centre for AI‑Driven Digital Content Technology at Trinity College Dublin, is starting a rollout of its AI‑powered curriculum planning platform across Irish schools and into international markets. Paperwork, planning, and assessment take up a lot of teaching time. Meso is set on changing that. Backed by €500,000 […]

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