How Cengage Group Uses AI to Support Educators and Students

At Cengage Group, we are committed to advancing AI and machine learning technologies that enhance—not replace—the human element of education. Our AI-powered tools are purposefully designed to personalize learning, improve student outcomes and empower educators by scaling their impact while preserving their central role in the classroom.

 

This commitment is exemplified by a growing suite of AI tools:

• AI Leveler, developed by Gale, part of Cengage Group, allows K–12 educators to discreetly adjust reading levels of trusted content to meet individual student needs, improving reading comprehension and engagement while maintaining content quality and source transparency.
• Student Assistant, integrated into Cengage’s MindTap platform, helps guide higher education students through the learning process with just-in-time feedback and contextual resources. It supports concept mastery without providing direct answers, reinforcing academic integrity and deepening comprehension. Already tested by thousands of students in beta, Student Assistant will be available to over one million students in fall 2025.
• Faculty Insight Dashboard equips instructors with real-time, AI-powered insights into student engagement and learning patterns. By analyzing anonymized interactions from Student Assistant, it enables faculty to identify learning gaps early, personalize instruction and create targeted improvement plans
• Infosec’s Skills Navigator, part of Cengage Group’s cybersecurity education portfolio, uses GenAI to instantly generate customized training plans based on job descriptions or skill needs. This tool helps learners and organizations close skills gaps efficiently, aligning training with real-world cybersecurity demands

 

Together, these innovations reflect Cengage Group’s broader vision: to reimagine education through responsible AI that supports educators, empowers learners and connects learning to career success.

“AI will continue revolutionizing learning and Cengage Group is at the forefront of harnessing this technology to personalize the learning experience,” said Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group. “We remain committed to accelerating our investments in AI to improve student outcomes, scale the instructor experience and ultimately connect education to real-world careers, all while taking a thoughtful approach to how and when we expect returns on those investments. The future of learning depends on our ability to evolve and continuously innovate alongside AI, and we confidently accept this challenge.”  

 

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Learn more about Cengage Group’s approach to developing AI products, AI’s impact on education in 2025 and the growing positive sentiment among higher education instructors.