Pearson hires head of artificial intelligence

Pearson is concentrating efforts in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) and has hired a former Intel executive, Milena Marinova, to be its senior vice president for AI products and solutions. The appointment has been described as "first of its kind" for the education industry. Marinova, who was previously senior director of AI Solutions for Intel's Artificial Intelligence Products Group, will act as a spokesperson for the role of AI in education while spearheading "the digital and AI transformation of Pearson". At Intel, Marinova led the development for commercial applications of AI across various industries, including Internet of Things, robotics and AR/VR, and advised Intel Capital on investments in these areas. She also previously held executive roles at Idealab, a startup incubator, and Hyundai Capital America.