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The article highlights the positive: "The deal will allow Netherlands-based GUS to provide FutureLearn with access to its proprietary AI-powered career management solution, widening FutureLearn's offering to provide fully-fledged career advancement, linking learners with content, accreditation, mentorship and career opportunities." But it should be kept in mind that financing to leverage such a deal needs to be returned as profits from the company, turning FutureLearn into just another commercial learning service.

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