AI and the Future of Education with Sal Khan and Wendy Kopp | Better Future Conversations

As AI becomes more common in our classrooms, shaping how we learn and teach, it presents new opportunities and significant challenges. How can we navigate this change to ensure we are preparing young people to thrive in a complex world?

For the second episode of Better Future Conversations, join host Wendy Kopp (CEO & Co-founder, Teach For All) for a discussion with Sal Khan (Founder & CEO, Khan Academy) about the promise and challenges of AI in education. They explore the evolving role of teachers, the skills young people will need for the future, and how schools can rethink learning to foster student agency and ensure equity in an age defined by artificial intelligence.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:27 – What AI Means for the Purpose of Education
01:47 – Content Knowledge Still Matters
02:25 – Why People With Deeper Expertise Will Benefit Most From AI
03:06 – Tool Entrepreneurship
03:52 – How AI Could Expand Assessment
05:10 – Rethinking GPAs and College Degrees
05:29 – Misinformation & Critical Thinking
08:08 – AI Learning in Alpha Schools and Khan Lab
12:25 – The Role of Teachers in an AI World
15:20 – The Future of Classrooms
18:32 – Student Agency and Unlearning Old Paradigms
22:00 – AI and Academic Integrity
26:09 – Student Self-Regulation and Responsible Use of AI
26:17 – Mental Health & Safety
31:39 – Equity of Access & Fluency
38:20 – Future-Proof Skills
42:29 – Talking With Your Kids About AI
44:41 – Involving Students in Shaping AI Tools
46:02 – Teacher Adoption of AI Tools
48:00 - Book Recommendations for Teachers
49:06 - Can AI Close the Gap for Poorer Communities?