HBS Managing the Future of Work Positive prompts: Sal Khan on AI in the classroom and beyond
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Jan 29, 2025 
Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, discusses the transformative role of AI in education. He shares his journey from skepticism to championing ethical AI use, emphasizing its potential to democratize education. Khan explores how AI tutors like Conmigo can mitigate learning loss and improve skills like reading and writing. He highlights the organization's reliance on philanthropy while outlining plans for future growth, including offering credits and expanding global outreach, all while stressing the need for responsible AI integration to bridge gaps in education.
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Khan Academy and the Pandemic
- Khan Academy saw increased usage during initial COVID lockdowns, followed by a decline due to screen fatigue.
- Post-pandemic, they focused on personalized learning and launched AI initiatives like Conmigo.
AI's Potential and Risks in Education
- Sal Khan's early interest in AI resurfaced with GPT-4, prompting Khan Academy's focus on ethical AI integration in education.
- He emphasizes the potential of AI for free, world-class education while acknowledging cheating and misuse concerns.
Embrace AI or Risk Irrelevance
- Leaders must embrace AI to avoid irrelevance, focusing on its potential to improve productivity and address evolving needs.
- Openly discuss potential disruptions, like AI's impact on content creation, to proactively adapt.
