175 - AI and Education

The Changing Landscape of Education

The podcast episode highlights the shifting landscape of education and the challenges it poses for both students and educators. With the rapid advancement of technology and AI, the predictability of future professions has significantly diminished, reducing the efficacy of traditional education models. However, the episode emphasizes the enthusiasm and clarity that students demonstrate when it comes to understanding the risks and opportunities presented by AI. In contrast, faculty members often struggle with these changes. The podcast suggests that higher education institutions are often hindered by outdated pedagogical models and an inability to adapt to the demands of the modern world. The increasing capabilities of language models like Chat GPT have raised questions about the future of professions like law. While AI models can excel at tasks like answering term paper questions and passing standardized exams like the bar exam, they are still limited in their ability to argue in front of a jury. The episode argues that education needs to pivot to an AI-first pedagogy, using AI as teaching assistants and incorporating it into administrative tasks to save time and costs. Additionally, the episode raises the need to reassess what students are taught, focusing on skills that cannot be easily substituted by AI and preparing them for the changing demands of the job market.