

AI in Education: A Force for Good?
Oct 2, 2025
In this discussion, Eric Westendorf, Co-CEO of CourseMojo and ed-tech innovator, and Justin Reich, MIT professor and author, dive into the controversial role of AI in education. They explore AI's current state, addressing fears about cheating and student disengagement. Eric shares how AI can enhance classroom dynamics by providing real-time feedback, while Justin warns about the limitations of tech-alone solutions. Both guests emphasize the need for coherent curricula, balancing optimism and skepticism as they envision AI's future impact on learning.
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AI Is Early; Curriculum Needs Reimagining
- AI is still in the very early stages for classroom impact and often helps administrative tasks first.
- Curriculum-focused products are needed to rethink how AI electricity can be channeled into instruction.
AI Enables Large-Scale Bypass Of Practice
- Generative AI is primarily appearing as a cheating tool that lets students skip practice.
- Bypassing deliberate practice at scale threatens learning because students miss crucial cognitive reps.
AI Skipped The Pilot Phase And Strains Schools
- AI diffused via phones arrives without the usual district-led adoption processes for edtech.
- Schools are exhausted and lack capacity to manage a sudden, universal technology change.