LIST and OAT Join Forces to Enhance Education through AI-Powered Assessments

The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and Open Assessment Technologies (OAT), home of TAO, the leader in digital assessment software, are joining forces to make online learning transformative through generative AI. This initiative will upgrade online testing tools to provide educational practitioners with novel solutions for creating high-quality, accessible, and effective test questions to address a variety of learning requirements.

This partnership marks a turning point for AI in education, merging research with technological innovation to transform the landscape of assessment authoring. The project offers real value for schools and educators across the globe, as well as cementing Luxembourg's status as a frontrunner in AI-driven edtech solutions.

Transforming test question design with AI

By embedding generative AI into assessment platforms, the project enhances digital learning tools, streamlining the user experience and significantly reducing the time and effort required for content creation. It will introduce an intuitive, user-friendly platform aligned with international accessibility standards, ensuring inclusivity for educators with varied backgrounds and expertise.

AI-driven automation will support assessment authors by generating items from informational sources, allowing for seamless review and refinement, thus improving both efficiency and the overall quality of educational content.

Integrating this technology into online learning ecosystems expands market opportunities by increasing compatibility with widely used educational software. Instructors will benefit from a user-friendly AI solution designed to enhance the quality of their assessments while maintaining trustworthiness and reliability. This initiative positions OAT as a global leader in quality-focused AI-driven assessment solutions while reinforcing Luxembourg’s role as an innovation hub in edtech.

Mack K. Machida, Co-Chief Executive Officer of OAT, stated:

“Our collaboration with LIST represents a groundbreaking step in modernizing web-based assessment authoring through Generative AI. By prioritizing quality assurance in AI-generated test items, we are not only enhancing efficiency and accessibility for educators but also setting new standards for reliability in digital assessment. We are grateful to Uchida Yoko for their full support, including underwriting the capital increase for the success of this project.”

Jordi Cabot, Head of the Software Engineering RDI Unit at LIST, said:

“Our expertise in the development of AI-enhanced systems will be key to help OAT in the selection and integration of LLMs as part of their generation strategy. As for LIST, this application domain is a perfect opportunity to test the low-code and generative techniques we are developing as part of our FNR PEARL BESSER project.”

With a budget of 4.2 million euros, funded mostly by OAT and backed by LIST and Luxembourg's RDI law, this project cements the country's position as an AI-based education technology hub.

OAT, the publisher of TAO—the most widely used open-source assessment platform in public education—has a history of innovation in online testing. LIST has played a key role in shaping global assessment models, having contributed to the PISA and PIAAC studies. Collectively, their experience will create a sustainable legacy in e-learning and assist teachers in being better equipped to accomplish student success.