Katie Kurtz
Managing Director and Global Head of Youth and Learning at YouTube, responsible for developing the ecosystem to engage, inform, and educate users.
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May 7, 2025 • 40min
Is Education the Largest AI Application? The AI Era Belongs to the Curious
Katie Kurtz, Global Head of Youth & Learning at YouTube, Brian Johnsrud from Adobe, and Raman Malik of Perplexity dive into the intersection of AI and education. They discuss how platforms like YouTube are revolutionizing learning through active creation and personalized experiences. The rise of AI tools is fostering curiosity and critical thinking among students. They emphasize the shift from traditional education to engaging, immersive learning, exploring how technology breaks down barriers and empowers student creativity in new ways.
Oct 7, 2024 • 27min
YouTube as the Ultimate EdTech Tool: Katie Kurtz on Youth, Learning, and AI
Katie Kurtz, Managing Director and Global Head of Youth and Learning at YouTube, shares her journey from Knewton to YouTube’s innovative role in education. Discover how YouTube has become a powerful learning platform, introducing features like quizzes and AI-driven tutors. She discusses the Study Hall program that helps students earn college credits and the balance between education and entertainment for creators. Kurtz also dives into the future of AI in shaping engaging educational experiences on the platform.
