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The AI Tutor For Every Child and the Next Frontier of Education, From Khan Academy’s Creator Sal Khan

Aug 17, 2023

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Sal Khan, CEO and Founder of Khan Academy, discusses the future of education using AI, including personalizing learning experiences, assisting teachers with lesson plans, and creating an AI tutor for every child. They also explore the implications of GPT-4 on education and the importance of developing essential skills in a world with advanced AI technology.

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Khan Academy uses AI to personalize education and fill knowledge gaps in students.

AI-powered tools like generative AI tutors can transform education by enhancing collaboration and personalized learning.

Traditional education may face changes as alternative credentials gain traction and skills like communication and coding become crucial in an AI-driven world.

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The Origins of Khan Academy

Sal Khan shares the origin story of Khan Academy, which started with him tutoring his 12-year-old cousin remotely and grew into a popular platform for personalized learning.

Advancements in Personalized AI Assistants

01:02

Technological Advances Liberate Experts When They Are Creative

01:29

Introduction

3min

The Early Days of Khan Academy

5min

The Role of AI Tutors in Education

25min

GPT-4: Testing and Implementing Guardrails in AI Tutoring System

6min

The Future of Universities, Student Debt, and Competency-Based Education

4min

The Impact of Technology on Creative Fields and the Importance of Developing Essential Skills

4min

The future of education is right at your children’s fingertips. Sal Khan, CEO and Founder of Khan Academy, joins Sarah Guo and Elad Gil this week on No Priors. For over a decade, Sal Khan has been trying to reform education, beginning with tutoring his cousins in math.

He's the father of the YouTube "chalk talk" format, and has now served tens of millions of students through Khan Academy.

He guides us through how Khan Academy is using AI to personalize a student's educational experience, transporting students into immersive learning experiences that allow them to debate historical figures, to assisting teachers with lesson plans that address the learning gaps keeping students from reaching their full potential, to a Khanmigo, a tutor for every child.

Prior to founding Khan Academy, Sal worked as a hedge fund analyst. He holds an MS in business from Harvard University, as well as an MS in Engineering and a BS in Computer Science from MIT.

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Show Notes:

[0:00:06] - Sal Khan's Journey

[0:08:41] - Mastery Learning and AI in Education

[0:19:53] - Future of AI Tutors in Education

[0:23:10] - Education's Future With Generative AI

[0:29:35] - Connecting Learning Through Tutoring and Collaboration

[0:33:22] - Implications of GPT 4 on Education

[0:40:42] - Future of Education and Job Skills

[0:46:47] - Importance of Traditional Skills in Education

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