The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis "AI Will Modify Our Interface For Information" A Conversation with Maven CEO Gagan Biyani
Jun 24, 2023
Gagan Biyani, CEO of Maven and co-founder of Udemy, shares insights on the evolving landscape of online education in the age of AI. He discusses how AI is reshaping learner expectations and delivery methods, contributing to the rise of interactive cohort-based learning. Biyani reflects on his journey from skepticism about AI's potential to recognizing its transformative power, especially in education and content creation. He emphasizes the importance of tailored AI courses and the careful selection of expert instructors as essential for navigating the AI education landscape.
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Initial AI Skepticism
- Gagan Biyani was initially skeptical of AI's impact, dismissing it as hype.
- However, his co-founder built an AI recommendation system that outperformed their manual efforts, changing his perspective.
AI's Real-World Impact
- AI's practical applications are currently limited but impactful.
- Certain areas are already transformed, with more to come in the next three to five years.
Demand for Verticalized AI Content
- The demand for verticalized AI content, like "AI in Finance," is growing.
- Existing resources are fragmented, lacking a robust, specialized approach.