ASU+GSV Summit Sessions From Promise to Practice: The Evolution of GenAI in Education
Apr 16, 2025
Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google, shares insights on the evolution of generative AI in education. He debunks misconceptions and emphasizes AI's transformational role, comparing its impact to the printing press. Elliott discusses tools like Notebook LM and Gemini 2.0, showcasing their potential for personalized learning and enhanced user interactions. He also covers AI's applications in career guidance and the significance of thoughtfully designed systems for teachers. The conversation reveals AI not just as technology, but as a catalyst for richer educational experiences.
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AI's Rapid Evolution in Education
- AI in education is evolving rapidly, transcending initial misconceptions around capabilities and cheating.
- Tools like Notebook LM and Project Mariner show AI's potential for personalized learning and multimodal understanding.
Gemini 2.0 Advances AI Spatial Understanding
- Gemini 2.0 advances spatial and multimodal reasoning, enabling AI to understand and interact with images in novel ways.
- This capability supports multilingual labels, 3D spatial data, and real-time responsiveness, transforming educational content interaction.
Interactive Text and Image Generation
- Gemini 2.0 can generate images and text interactively, like turning a car into a convertible or illustrating imaginative scenes.
- This interleaving expands creative possibilities for students and educators to co-create with AI.