Christopher Piech

Judith Ellen Fan, a cognitive scientist at Stanford's Cognitive Tools Lab, and Christopher Piech, a computer science professor, explore the intersection of AI and education. They discuss how AI can inspire student creativity and entrepreneurship while addressing concerns about its impact on academic integrity and motivation. Judith highlights the limitations of AI in understanding visual thinking, while Christopher emphasizes the importance of human mentorship in the learning process. Together, they urge for value-driven decisions to shape a more equitable future in education.