AI in Education by Khan Academy

In this interview, Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan discusses the impact of AI on education and his new book, ‘Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing).’ Khan addresses concerns about AI tools like ChatGPT being used for cheating, explaining that Khan Academy’s AI tutor and teaching assistant, Conmigo, is designed to help students learn without giving them the answers directly. Conmigo provides teachers with oversight and data on student interactions, which helps prevent cheating and supports the learning process. Khan highlights the benefits of AI in education, such as personalized learning and improved accessibility. He also mentions upcoming announcements, including a grant from Microsoft to make Conmigo free for all teachers in America, and the potential for reducing the costs of using advanced AI models like GPT-4 and Gemini.