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When AI is your personal tutor with Sal Khan of Khan Academy
Jul 27, 2023
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, shares his vision for revolutionizing education with Khanmigo, an AI-driven tutoring platform. He discusses how the pandemic accelerated online learning and how AI can become a personal tutor for every student. Sal also addresses the ethical challenges of using AI in education, including issues of bias and academic integrity. He emphasizes the mission to provide free, quality education while exploring sustainable models for non-profits in the ed-tech sector.
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- Khan Academy's Khan MIGO platform uses AI technology to provide personalized support and act as a personal tutor for students, while also serving as a teaching assistant for educators.
- AI platforms like Khan MIGO have the potential to revolutionize education by offering interactive and personalized learning experiences, bridging gaps, and fostering engagement while still relying on educators to guide students in critical thinking and creativity.
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Khan Academy's New Learning Platform: Khan MIGO
Khan Academy's founder, Sal Khan, discusses the new learning platform called Khan MIGO, which uses generative AI technology to assist students with their schoolwork. Khan MIGO acts as a personal tutor for students and a teaching assistant for educators. The platform offers interactive and personalized support, providing hints, explanations, and feedback to help students learn. It also offers activities where students can interact with historical or literary characters, gain feedback on their essays, and more. Khan Academy aims to bridge the achievement gap and empower students by providing access to quality education and personalized support.
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