What's Your Problem? Can AI Tutors Help Kids Learn? Khan Academy Thinks So
Sep 14, 2023
Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy, discusses the benefits and challenges of using AI tutors in education. They explore the development of Khan Academy's AI tutor, Khanmigo, and its effectiveness in teaching math. They also discuss the role of teachers and AI in education, as well as the scaling goals of Khan Academy.
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Khan Academy and OpenAI Collaboration
- Sal Khan was contacted by OpenAI to test GPT-4's educational applications.
- He was initially skeptical, but a demo showcasing its ability to answer and generate AP Bio questions impressed him.
AI Tutoring Potential
- GPT-4's ability to adopt personas and simulate tutoring behaviors signaled a potential shift in education.
- This reminded Khan of the AI tutor in Neal Stephenson's "Diamond Age."
Internal Debates on AI
- Khan Academy saw GPT-4 as a game changer.
- However, they had internal debates about the risks and ethical implications of AI in education.