Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has taken to social media to recommend ‘Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (And Why That’s a Good Thing)’ by Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy. Gates believes the book offers a compelling vision for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to expand educational opportunities for all.
In his recommendation, Gates states, ‘If you’re passionate about education, you need to read this book. Sal offers a compelling vision for harnessing AI to expand opportunity for all.’ The book explores the potential of AI-powered systems like ChatGPT to ‘revolutionize the way we learn and teach,’ particularly in assisting overworked teachers and personalizing lessons for students.
Gates previously discussed AI tutoring’s potential to ‘close the education gap,’ especially for underprivileged students in developing countries, on a podcast with Khan. He believes that AI can provide personalized support, similar to a ‘great high school teacher,’ allowing students to identify areas for improvement and enhance their learning outcomes. Gates emphasizes the potential of AI tools to not only close the achievement gap but also elevate the overall standard of education in the coming decade.
‘Brave New Words’ provides valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of education in the context of rapidly advancing AI technologies.
