Recent developments of AI offer an opportunity to transform traditional educational systems through tools that provide personalized learning and equal access to quality education. As we advance in our understanding of AI and its integration into daily life, how can we leverage these tools to dismantle educational barriers? What would a safe and beneficial AI education tool look like, and how should it be implemented to benefit everyone?

Sal Khan, an advocate for educational access and the founder of Khan Academy, has dedicated significant effort to this challenge. In this episode, Sal shares his personal journey with AI and elucidates how it can revolutionize educational access, support teachers, and inspire students. He discusses Khan Academy’s new AI tool, “Khanmigo,” and its potential to transform learning for the better.

2:35 - Pre-ChatGPT Khanmigo

14:13 - Sal’s journey with AI

21:09 - AI’s effects on our learning and thinking

38:33 - AI and human relationships

44:01 - Envisioning future AI use

47:41 - Economics of education

56:39 - Standardized testing

1:02:10 - Societal impacts of AI

1:09:48 - Future of AI

1:13:22 - Conclusion and the last question