Talking with Jay Gatsby

Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) by Salman Khan
Viking, May, 14, 2024

In a new book, Salman Khan, the founder behind Khan Academy, explores the power of artificial intelligence and GPT technology. He provides a compelling vision of how this technology will transform education and provides awe-inspiring examples of how AI could be used to make education accessible, individualized, and engaging to students. With AI, educators can create interactive and immersive learning experiences for students, such as having students “talk” to literary characters like Jay Gatsby or historical figures such as Rosa Parks. Additionally, Khan makes the case for how AI has the capacity to enhance teachers’ effectiveness and make teaching more sustainable by helping teachers design creative lessons, assess student learning, and provide individualized feedback. Furthermore, as exemplified by his AI-powered Khanmigo platform, he showcases how AI has the ability to provide a responsive and world-class tutor for every student. Khan emphasizes the importance of embracing AI as a tool for good. He encourages us to shift the focus from what AI can do for us to what we can achieve working alongside AI. Khan’s Brave New Words is a thought-provoking, inspiring, and essential read.