Can AI really teach your kids? with Leah Belsky
Summary
Molly Graham introduces her guest, Leah Belsky, head of education at OpenAI, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in learning. Belsky argues that while AI is not yet a perfect replacement for human teachers, it offers unprecedented access to personalized tutoring and empowers students to build solutions independently. The conversation highlights the tension between using AI as a shortcut and leveraging it to enhance critical thinking and creativity. Belsky emphasizes the importance of guiding students to use these tools for creation rather than just consumption, fostering a sense o…
Topics discussed
Intro and listener request
Sponsor: Creighton University
Sponsor: Your Next Dollar
Sponsor: Perplexity Computer
Guest intro: Claire Yousse on AI in education
Guest background: From college to Coursera
The rise and limits of online learning
Why changing education systems is hard
Sponsors: Rula, Framer, Upwork
AI adoption: Grassroots vs. top-down
ChatGPT as a massive learning platform
The power of personalized chat for learning
The gap between AI and human tutors
The role of school structure and accountability
Addressing the 'cheating' narrative
Using AI for creation and agency
Sponsors: Quince, Apple, Olympics
Human-AI collaboration in the classroom
Student innovations and hope
Defining real learning vs. feeling like learning
AI as a tool, not a replacement
Parenting strategies for AI use
Cognitive goals for the AI era
Closing thoughts and takeaways
Credits and final sponsors
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