upGrad Acquires Unacademy Amid Gen Z's AI Financial Trust Concerns

upGrad has agreed to acquire Unacademy in an all-stock share-swap deal announced March 15, 2026, aiming to combine upGrad’s higher-ed strength with Unacademy’s test-prep reach (per a company announcement).

Despite the merger, Gaurav Munjal will continue as CEO of Unacademy, and the combined entity will focus on AI-driven innovation and global products, including Airlearn.

Gen Z's growing reliance on social media and AI for financial advice has raised concerns with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (according to an ASIC statement).

South Korea is actively innovating in the AI sector while also navigating the regulatory landscape, as reported by TechAnnouncer.

As 51Talk celebrates its 15th anniversary, the global one-on-one online English learning platform is entering a new stage with a brand refresh and a new character named Toki, according to a press release.

The small molecule targeted therapy market, experiencing accelerated innovation in precision drug discovery, is driven by global pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms, according to EIN Presswire.

Sources:

• Techannouncer

• Afr

• Straitstimes

• Menafn

• Latestly

• Menafn