Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep96 "What’s the future of education in an AI world?" (Part 2: Sal Khan)
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Mar 17, 2025 
Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, discusses the future of education in an AI-driven world. He emphasizes the need to adapt teaching methods to equip students with critical thinking and creativity skills. Khan highlights the transformative role of AI, suggesting that tools like personal AI tutors can enhance learning experiences while addressing educational disparities. He advocates for collaboration between students and AI, navigating the balance between foundational knowledge and innovative assessments to prepare learners for tomorrow's job market.
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Khan Academy's Origin
- Sal Khan started tutoring his cousin Nadia remotely in 2004, which led to him tutoring more family and friends.
- He then created software for practice problems, which eventually grew into Khan Academy.
Early GPT-4 Access
- Sal Khan was given early access to GPT-4 and saw its potential as a tutor.
- He realized AI could personalize education and provide support like he did for his cousins.
Content Knowledge Remains Key
- Content knowledge remains crucial, even with AI.
- Those with knowledge leverage AI better, similar to how those who understand arithmetic benefit most from calculators.