Artificial intelligence is reshaping education technology, and at EdGate, we are excited about the opportunities it creates. But we have taken a different approach than simply adding AI to an existing platform.

Instead of relying on a single off-the-shelf model, we have built an AI strategy specifically for the complexities of educational standards.

Standards alignment requires understanding relationships between concepts, preserving the structure and hierarchy of standards, and maintaining accuracy across thousands of frameworks that are constantly evolving. That's why our AI is built to work within the ExACT Standards Alignment Platform, alongside the technology and expertise we've developed over more than 25 years.

Built for Standards, Not General Conversation

At the heart of ExACT is a proprietary, education-focused large language model that we are developing specifically for standards work. Working alongside carefully selected AI technologies, it helps identify meaningful relationships between standards, recommend alignments, support crosswalks between frameworks, and even compare standards across different languages.

Rather than relying on keyword matching alone, ExACT uses semantic processing to recognize when standards express the same learning objective in different ways. This allows organizations to build more consistent alignments across states, national frameworks, international standards, and career pathways while significantly reducing manual effort.

AI Supported by Decades of Standards Expertise

Technology is only part of the equation.

ExACT combines AI with EdGate's proprietary taxonomy, the world's largest continuously maintained standards repository, and the expertise of former educators, subject matter experts, and data specialists.

AI can rapidly analyze large collections of content and recommend alignments, but experienced professionals remain essential for validating results, refining workflows, and ensuring the quality our customers expect. We see AI as a way to accelerate expertise, not replace it.

Protecting What Matters Most

As organizations explore AI, one question continues to surface:

What happens to our content and data?

That's why security has been central to our approach from the beginning.

While ExACT leverages multiple vetted AI models for advanced processing, customer information is brought back into EdGate's proprietary environment rather than being exposed through public AI services. Your content, alignments, and intellectual property remain private, and each customer works within a personalized environment designed around their data.

Our goal is to give organizations the advantages of AI without compromising ownership, privacy, or trust.

AI That Solves Real Problems

For us, AI isn't about adding another feature. It's about making standards management more effective.

Across ExACT, AI helps organizations:

• Generate intelligent alignment recommendations that reduce manual effort.
• Compare standards across states, countries, and frameworks using semantic understanding instead of simple keyword matching.
• Maintain existing alignments through crosswalking as standards evolve.
• Identify gaps in standards coverage and evaluate alignment strength through advanced reporting.
• Accelerate workflows while keeping experts in control of every final decision.

As education continues to evolve, so will our use of AI. We'll continue investing in technology that helps organizations work more efficiently while preserving the accuracy, transparency, and trust that have always been at the center of everything we do.

Because at EdGate, AI isn't the destination. It's one more way we are helping organizations build smarter, more scalable systems for managing standards with confidence.