GeekWire Bonus: Trevor Noah on AI, education, and the future of comedy
Dec 9, 2025
Trevor Noah, the witty former host of The Daily Show and current Microsoft Chief Questions Officer, dives into the fascinating world of AI in this conversation. He highlights the joy of teaching 5th graders, advocating for early AI literacy to spark creativity. Noah emphasizes the shared learning journey for both kids and adults in this new tech landscape. He also tackles the future of comedy, pondering what elements are likely to survive AI. With a focus on maintaining curiosity, he encourages both students and teachers to explore AI with playful enthusiasm.
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Kids Have A Native Edge With New Tech
- Trevor Noah argues kids have an advantage learning new technologies because they’re born into them.
- Teaching AI early lets future generations invent uses adults can’t imagine.
Invite Learners Into The Process
- Ask learners to participate in problem-solving instead of only delivering answers.
- Engage curiosity by showing struggle and inviting students to help solve it.
Teacher Buy-In Determines Success
- Teachers' concerns about AI replacing learning are valid and show care for student cognition.
- Equipping teachers with answers and training prevents half-hearted adoption of AI in classrooms.