Lawyers Who Learn

#56 From Classrooms to Courtrooms: AI Adoption Reality

Jun 19, 2025
Conor Grennan, Chief AI Architect at NYU Stern and founder of AI Mindset, shares his insights on AI's revolutionary role in education and the workplace. He recounts a transformative trip to Nepal with his son to teach AI, illustrating the generational ease with technology. Conor discusses the urgent need to reform educational practices, highlighting the difference in AI adoption between students and employees. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of public speaking and human-centered skills in an AI-driven world, while urging organizations to embrace early AI adoption.
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ANECDOTE

Teaching AI in Nepal with Son

  • Conor and his 16-year-old son taught AI to NGOs in Nepal, revealing young people's natural aptitude for AI.
  • The son's perspective brought an authentic student view often missing in education discussions.
INSIGHT

Incentives Drive AI Adoption

  • Students adopt AI faster than employees mainly due to stronger incentives like grades.
  • Employees often lack motivation to change because their pay isn't linked to increased efficiency.
ADVICE

Flip Classrooms with AI Use

  • Flip classrooms to let students freely use AI for learning, then require them to teach topics without AI.
  • Teaching as reinforcement solidifies learning and encourages mastery beyond easy AI-assisted answers.
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