- Gates endorses Khan Academy founder’s book on AI transforming education.
- Khan developing AI tutor for personalized learning.
- Both optimistic about AI enhancing classroom instruction.
The bookworm speaks!
Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates recently took to social media to recommend “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)” by Salman Khan, founder and CEO of educational nonprofit Khan Academy.
The book delves into how AI advances will transform education, offering insights for teachers, parents, and students navigating this “new world.”
Gates praised Khan’s “compelling vision for harnessing AI to expand opportunity for all.”
AI tutors for all?
Khan Academy itself is developing an AI educational chatbot, Khanmigo, aimed at assisting students across subjects like math, computer science, and writing.
In a TED Talk last year, Khan expressed optimism about AI’s potential for personalized tutoring at a global scale.
Gates shares this outlook, previously predicting AI could deliver tailored educational content within the next decade, enhancing but not replacing classroom instruction.
