The Edtech Podcast #297 OpenAI: The Great Equaliser? AI and the Future of Fair Learning.
Nov 28, 2025
In this discussion, Jayna Devani, International Education Lead at OpenAI, dives into how ChatGPT is revolutionizing learning across the globe. She highlights collaborations with institutions like Oxford University, illustrating how AI can personalize education and enhance creativity. Jayna showcases students using ChatGPT for career coaching and startups, while also stressing the importance of inclusive, human-centered AI. The conversation wraps up with exciting insights into future innovations like agentic AI and deeper educational integrations.
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Research-Led, Outcome-Focused Approach
- OpenAI approaches education as a research-driven effort focused on learning outcomes, not just tools.
- Jayna Devani says the goal is equitable access to intelligence and reimagining teachers' roles.
Medical Student Role-Play With Voice Mode
- A medical student practiced exam scenarios by using voice mode to role-play patient personas with ChatGPT.
- Jayna Devani cites this as a common, generalizable student use case shared in OpenAI's 100 Chats.
Co-Design With Educators And Students
- Do co-design: listen to students and teachers and feed real classroom use back into product development.
- Jayna Devani recommends building low-code building blocks educators can adapt rather than rigid edtech tools.