Sal Khan & Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. — Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education

Sal Khan and Angela Duckworth discussed the transformative potential of AI in education. Khan outlined the evolution of Khan Academy and introduced Kigo, an AI tool enhancing personalized learning and supporting teachers. He emphasized balancing AI use to augment human intelligence without fostering dependency and the importance of safeguards and transparency. Duckworth facilitated the conversation, highlighting educators’ interest in AI’s ethical use and its impact on traditional education. Both stressed AI’s role in improving educational outcomes while addressing ethical challenges, encouraging proactive engagement with AI to harness its benefits responsibly.