04:21 PM EDT, 09/18/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Microsoft ( MSFT ) -backed OpenAI named former Coursera (COUR) executive Leah Belsky as its first general manager of education to expand AI products in schools and classrooms, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.

Belsky, formerly Coursera's ( COUR ) chief revenue officer, is expected to enhance engagement with educators and students in K-12, higher education, and continuing education, the report said.

OpenAI will host a meeting in October with university leaders to discuss AI adoption for teaching and research, the report said.

OpenAI didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from MT Newswires.

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