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Episode 45: Billionaires, Influencers, and Ed Tech (feat. Adrienne Williams), November 18 2024
Nov 26, 2024
Adrienne Williams, a former educator and DAIR research fellow, dives into the detrimental impact of tech-savvy billionaires on education. She critiques their focus on AI solutions while ignoring systemic issues in underfunded schools. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by educators of color, the ethical dilemmas of data sharing, and the startling realities of biased AI technologies. From the absurdities of self-driving wheelchairs to the dangers of AI-driven narratives, Adrienne encourages a critical look at tech’s role in our classrooms.
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- Billionaires like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg promote AI in education without understanding the complexities of underfunded schools and educator needs.
- The promise of AI tutors ignores the emotional and social aspects of learning, risking exacerbation of existing educational disparities.
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Critique of Philanthropic AI in Education
Philanthropists and tech leaders promote AI as a solution for educational challenges without proper expertise and context. Individuals like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are highlighted for their attempts to address education as a technical problem, while ignoring the underlying issues of underfunded schools and lack of educator input. The illusion of comprehensive AI tutors and personalized learning tools is criticized, with suggestions that these initiatives, often framed as empowering educators, may actually exploit them. The conversation underscores the importance of genuine collaboration with educators rather than token consultations that ultimately favor corporate interests.
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