Vidya AI Introduces AI-Based Grading and Learning Assistant to Modernize STEM Classrooms. | News

Mountain View, CA, Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vidya AI, an AI-driven edtech startup founded by Dr. Pingakshya Goswami and Dhritiman Talukdar, is redefining how students learn and professors teach in STEM education. Officially launched in September 2025, the platform leverages artificial intelligence to turn static academic content into interactive learning experiences while significantly reducing faculty workload.

Based in Mountain View, California, Vidya AI has already gained global traction, with over 500 students worldwide using the platform to analyze lectures and videos more effectively. To date, Vidya AI has processed 4,000+ academic videos and answered 10,000+ student queries using AI-powered analysis and reasoning.

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