Manifold Joleen Liang: 40M+ kids educated by adaptive AI — #93
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Aug 28, 2025 Dr. Joleen Liang, Co-founder of Squirrel AI, discusses the revolutionary impact of adaptive learning on education. With over 40 million kids educated globally, she shares insights into the innovative technology that personalizes learning for each student. The conversation dives into the balance between AI and human teachers, exploring how AI's data-driven adaptation enhances student engagement. Joleen also addresses challenges in the U.S. market, including parental concerns and the need for localized content in education.
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AI + Adaptive Learning At Nano Scale
- Squirrel AI combined AI algorithms with adaptive learning to create individualized learning pathways.
- They broke curriculum into nano-level objectives so AI can diagnose and target precise student weaknesses.
Teachers Resisted Nanolevel Breakdown
- Curriculum experts initially resisted breaking topics into 30,000 nano learning objectives and fought with the AI team.
- After three years the content team accepted the approach and helped build the platform.
Dynamic Knowledge-State Diagnosis
- The platform diagnoses a student's full knowledge state and dynamically updates goals based on behavior and progress.
- AI then recommends precise micro-lessons, exercises, and videos to save student time and drive mastery.