AI and education

There were several interesting columns online today which I thought worth reposting. This is a screen shot of a column about how AI is entering education. I’ve mentioned before that Duolingo is using it and I think I’ve been enjoying improvements in my Duolingo studies but according to this article it may have an even bigger role to play in a day and age when teaching sometimes fails with the human touch.

Here’s the story: An ‘education legend’ has created an AI that will change your mind about AI

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/02/22/artificial-intelligence-sal-khan/

About the author

Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:

https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty