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RevisionSuccess and SPU Drive AI Innovation for Students

Students gather for a group photo at the School of Entrepreneurship, Sripatum University, following the AI workshop. More than 200 students gathered at Sripatum University on August 26, 2025, for a workshop that highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and entrepreneurship. Hosted by RevisionSuccess in partnership with the School of Entrepreneurship, the event continued a collaboration that has already been formalized through an MOU between the two institutions. The workshop was held on the 5th floor of Building 1 and represented another step toward integrating AI-driven learning models into Thailand’s higher education system. The session opened with a keynote from Dr. Kriangkrai Satjaharuthai, Dean of the School of Entrepreneurship, who outlined the transformative potential of AI in reshaping the learning experience. RevisionSuccess representatives Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Phuwadit Sutthaporn, and Pingkan Rerkpatanapipat then led students through the them...
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Roblox Sparks Fury by Banning YouTuber Who Exposed Predators

The Roblox account avatar associated with Schlep, which was banned by the platform. Roblox has ignited widespread controversy by permanently banning the YouTuber known as Schlep , who gained notoriety for exposing alleged child predators on the platform. The 22-year-old content creator, real name Michael, had amassed a large following by conducting sting operations—posing as minors in Roblox to engage with suspected predators, collecting evidence, and passing it to law enforcement. His efforts reportedly contributed to the arrest of six individuals. Despite these results, Roblox terminated all of his accounts and issued a cease-and-desist notice, citing violations of its terms of service and safety policies. Roblox justified its actions by stating that such "vigilante" operations bypassed established moderation channels and could endanger users by moving interactions off-platform or staging scenarios that violate community standards. The company emphasized that safety protoc...

RevisionSuccess Launches AI Workshop at Chulalongkorn University

RevisionSuccess executives with faculty members from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. RevisionSuccess marked a milestone in its educational journey with a workshop at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, on August 21, 2025. The session represented the company’s first formal collaboration at the university, bringing its AI-driven approach directly to students. More than 100 second-year students joined the workshop, which was supported by Associate Professor Dr. Chatchai Chaotham, Vice Dean of the faculty. Founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Phuwadit Sutthaporn, together with interns Suthra Kijrugkul and Jenitta Lertworayarn, led the program under the theme “AIvolution in Education.” The session focused on how artificial intelligence can enhance learning efficiency, reduce disengagement, and make complex academic material more accessible. Workshop session at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences with students and facult...

Roblox Safety Crisis Escalates as Lawsuits Mount

Roblox app displayed on an iPad, a platform now facing scrutiny over child safety concerns. Roblox, the immensely popular online platform for children, is at the center of a rapidly growing safety controversy. In recent days, multiple lawsuits—including a high-stakes action from Louisiana’s attorney general—have painted the platform as dangerously permissive toward sexual predators and inadequate in protecting its youngest users. On August 14, 2025, Louisiana filed a lawsuit accusing Roblox of failing to implement basic safety measures. The suit alleges Roblox enabled child predators by neglecting age verification and parental controls, stating that the platform has become “the perfect place for pedophiles” to operate—as demonstrated by a case in which a suspect used voice-altering technology to masquerade as a young girl on Roblox. The state is seeking a permanent injunction and damages under its Unfair Trade Practices Act . This suit comes amid an influx of legal challenges nationwid...

Apple’s AI Awakening Could Take the Form of a Blockbuster Acquisition

An iPhone displaying the Apple Intelligence interface. Apple is preparing to make aggressive moves in artificial intelligence, signaling a shift from its traditionally cautious approach. After years of incremental progress, the company is now openly considering large acquisitions to close the gap with AI leaders such as Google and Microsoft. CEO Tim Cook recently confirmed that Apple is willing to pursue sizable mergers and acquisitions to accelerate its AI strategy. This marks a departure from past practice, as the company has typically focused on smaller, targeted purchases. In 2025 alone, Apple has already bought several AI startups to strengthen its research and development capabilities. Perplexity AI app shown on a smartphone screen. Among the potential targets is Perplexity AI, a $14 billion startup specializing in AI-powered search and chatbot technology. Acquiring Perplexity could modernize Siri and give Apple more control over search tools, reducing reliance on external provi...

RevisionSuccess and Sripatum University Forge AI-Powered Education Alliance

From left: Dr. Wirat Lertpaitoonpan, Vice President of Sripatum University; Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkamarn, President of Sripatum University; Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Founder and CEO of RevisionSuccess. On August 5, 2025, RevisionSuccess, a rising AI-powered education platform founded by young Thai innovators, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sripatum University in Bangkok. The agreement marks a major step toward combining artificial intelligence with academic expertise to make personalized and accessible learning a reality across the country. The signing ceremony brought together leaders from both organizations. Representing RevisionSuccess were Founder and CEO Phonlawat Sirajindapirom, Co-Founder and COO Phuwadit Sutthaporn, and Co-Founder and CMO Chotiwith Chotiheerunyasakaya, along with interns Prewitt Shah and Sadman Rahman Fiham from the company’s first recruitment program. Sripatum University was represented by President Dr. Rutchaneeporn Pookayaporn Phukkam...

OpenAI Rolls Out GPT 5 With Enhanced Capabilities

Illustration showing GPT 5 interface on a smartphone screen. OpenAI has released GPT 5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, making it available to all ChatGPT users as of August 7, 2025. The company says the model is designed to feel like interacting with a highly knowledgeable expert, offering faster responses and improved accuracy across areas such as programming, writing, health advice, and complex reasoning. A new smart routing system determines whether a quick or extended reasoning process is best for each request. Paid subscribers gain access to more powerful versions, GPT 5 Thinking and GPT 5 Pro, while free users receive a limited number of GPT 5 responses before the system switches to a lighter model. GPT 5 delivers significant performance improvements, achieving record scores on coding benchmarks, excelling in mathematics and health diagnostics, and improving multimodal reasoning. OpenAI has also worked to reduce hallucinations, increase transparency abo...

Leading Thai Tutoring Institute Adopts AI-Powered Study Platform

Team members from RevisionSuccess and House of Griffin gather for a group photo following the training workshop. House of Griffin, one of Thailand’s top tutoring centers for SAT, IELTS, GED, and IGCSE preparation, has formally adopted RevisionSuccess’s AI-powered study platform. The move follows a successful pilot run at HOG International Academy, the country’s first AI-driven high school, and marks a significant step in modernizing supplemental education through technology. On July 23, 2025, RevisionSuccess conducted an in-depth workshop at House of Griffin’s Bangkok location, where the platform was officially introduced to the tutoring institute’s academic team. The session highlighted how personalized learning tools and automation can strengthen traditional teaching methods without displacing the role of educators. RevisionSuccess founders Phonlawat Sirajindapirom and Phuwadit Sutthaporn led the training, accompanied by three selected interns: Jenitta Lertworayarn, Prewitt Shah, and...

AI Fortune-Telling Gains Ground Among Young Thais

An AI fortune-telling app is shown open on a smartphone screen. A digital shift is transforming Thailand’s spiritual landscape as artificial intelligence becomes a popular tool for fortune-telling among younger generations. Where people once waited weeks for appointments with traditional seers, many now turn to AI platforms like ChatGPT to receive instant birth chart readings, palm analysis, and compatibility advice. The trend is especially strong among Gen Z, who are drawn to the accessibility and affordability of AI-generated spiritual guidance. Social media plays a major role in spreading this phenomenon. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are filled with tutorials on how to input birth details into AI tools, how to format palm or face photos for readings, and how to interpret the results. Users often post reaction videos or share AI’s predictions with friends, adding a layer of entertainment to what is still seen by many as a meaningful ritual. These posts often go viral, reinfor...