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Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) Hardcover – May 14, 2024
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—Bill Gates
“This book is required reading for everyone who cares about education.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
“Read this book. It’s the most fascinating and important account of how AI will transform the way we learn.”
—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
From the founder of Khan Academy, the first book on the AI revolution in education, its implications for parenting, and how we can best harness its power for good.
Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, and offers a road map for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world.
A pioneer in the field of education technology, Khan examines the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will revolutionize the way we learn and teach. For parents concerned about their children’s success, Khan illustrates how AI can personalize learning by adapting to each student’s individual pace and style, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and offering tailored support and feedback to complement traditional classroom instruction. Khan emphasizes that embracing AI in education is not about replacing human interaction but enhancing it with customized and accessible learning tools that encourage creative problem-solving skills and prepare students for an increasingly digital world.
But Brave New Words is not just about technology—it’s about what this technology means for our society, and the practical implications for administrators, guidance counselors, and hiring managers who can harness the power of AI in education and the workplace. Khan also delves into the ethical and social implications of AI and large language models, offering thoughtful insights into how we can use these tools to build a more accessible education system for students around the world.
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherViking
- Publication dateMay 14, 2024
- Dimensions6.2 x 1 x 9.3 inches
- ISBN-100593656954
- ISBN-13978-0593656952
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—Bill Gates
“Read this book. It’s the most fascinating and important account of how AI will transform the way we learn. Salman Khan is leading the way into an era in which every student—and everyone else—will have a personal tutor that will do for us what Aristotle did for Alexander the Great.”
—Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“A gripping guide to the future of learning. Instead of living in fear of AI, Salman Khan lays out a clear-eyed, compelling vision to empower teachers, enliven classrooms, and unlock potential in students. This book is required reading for everyone who cares about education.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking
“Brave New Words lays out a stunning vision for how artificial intelligence can transform education—not in twenty years, but today. I got goose bumps reading this book. Salman Khan understands the interface of technology and education better than anyone I’ve ever known.”
—Steven D. Levitt, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
“It’s often said that we yearn for change yet cling to the familiar. Nowhere has this been more true nor more tragic than in the field of education. Now is the time to embrace change, and to do so bravely, as Salman Khan argues in this timely treatise on AI. Leaps forward in generative AI can and should change the way all of us learn. And I can think of no better guide to show us the way than Salman Khan.”
—Angela Duckworth, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance
“Salman Khan provides an invaluable guide for those seeking to understand and shape AI for good. This is a book about AI, education, and work, but the ideas are transferable to every domain.”
—Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
“Salman Khan once thought he’d become an AI researcher. Instead, he became one of the most important educators of our time. Here, with incredible intelligence and perception, he shows how learners everywhere can harness AI and other technologies for their own productivity and entrepreneurship. There are no braver words than these.”
—Satya Nadella, executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft
“There’s no doubt in my mind that Salman Khan is the leading thinker about education in the age of AI. In Brave New Words, he offers deep insights into how AI can be a catalyst for creativity and a tool for unleashing student potential. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the future of learning and technology.”
—Francis Ford Coppola, Academy Award–winning filmmaker
“Salman Khan’s Brave New Words is a must-read exploration of how AI will transform education and how it can be harnessed as a force for good. The book is a timely, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful examination of how this powerful new technology can equalize access to learning and develop personalized instruction. We are lucky to have Khan as our guide into the exciting future of education.”
—Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective
“In Brave New Words, Salman Khan challenges us to reimagine the future of education in an AI-driven era. His book is not only insightful but also inspiring, demonstrating the enormous potential of technology to empower both learners and educators. Khan’s expertise and passion make this a compelling read for anyone invested in the future of education.”
—Arne Duncan, former United States Secretary of Education
“Education is the route to professional and personal fulfilment, a liberation of the mind from ignorance and a pathway to achievement. AI has today opened this possibility in new and profound ways. And rather than fear this change, by embracing it everyone can have a world-class tutor providing learning built around the needs of every individual. This requires a bold leap of imagination in what is possible in education. But as Salman Khan brilliantly lays out, this is a necessary and healthy change to a status quo that is too stuck in the past. It is a leap we must take.”
—Tony Blair, former prime minister of the United Kingdom
“Salman Khan’s Brave New Words is a gift to educators worldwide. This is a chance to learn from one of the world’s most visionary educators and technology entrepreneurs about how AI enables us to drive educational equity and transformation.”
—Wendy Kopp, CEO and cofounder of Teach for All
“Khan provides a wealth of advice on connecting AI to education, and he writes with clarity, expertise, and optimism.”
—Kirkus Reviews
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- Hardcover : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0593656954
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024In the educational world of "teaching to the test" here is an inevitable development - using AI to teach what kids need to know, and upgrading live teachers to be life coaches, building character, determination, ethics, civics, and empathy. Oh boy! What an opportunity, and what a shake-up.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024Great AI ideas for education. The scenarios Sal present are very useful and realistic. But, it feels a bit like he is pushing his product upon the reader.
Worth read overall.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024Sal Khan is a masterful storyteller. I didn't plan to, but I read the book cover to cover. I learned a lot about how to better leverage GenAI in my teaching, and was equally inspired by the stories, history, and mindset he shares. This book is a valuable resource for educators in the AI age, helping us prepare students for college, careers, and life.
5.0 out of 5 starsSal Khan is a masterful storyteller. I didn't plan to, but I read the book cover to cover. I learned a lot about how to better leverage GenAI in my teaching, and was equally inspired by the stories, history, and mindset he shares. This book is a valuable resource for educators in the AI age, helping us prepare students for college, careers, and life.Inspiring and Practical
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024Brave New Words provides an excellent introduction to AI and then dives very deeply into its positive aspects for educators. The metaphor of students having their own private tutor is a strong one. The Author, Salman Khan (yep, that one!), stays encouraging throughout but is never naive about the potential for AI abuse by students (and teachers). AI, like all other technologies, such as the telephone, fax, and computer, were all feared for some reason. Khan challenges us to use AI to bring students up to par and excel. Today's students are tomorrow's workers. AI is not a threat to their jobs. Instead, real humans using AI are a threat to their jobs.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2024This was my first reading/introduction on AI impact. Although mostly focused on education and Khan Academy, it did provide a broad and general perspective on proper and beneficial use of AI. But depending on weather you are a glass half full or half empty type person it can be both encouraging and very scary. Overall, it is easy reading and like me if you are a beginner in this area might be worth reading
- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024In 'Brave New Words,' Sal Khan explores the global transformation of pedagogy—ways of teaching—through the lens of AI. A central theme of the book is that the Socratic Method, characterized by asking numerous questions, is the most effective way to learn. Khan argues convincingly that AI can act as a powerful Socratic tool, providing not just universal access to knowledge, as the internet did, but for the first time, universal access to education.
Where does this leave teachers? Khan believes that AI can provide valuable feedback to help teachers refine their methods and become more effective. He envisions AI as a low-cost army of super-tutors, easing the workload for teachers. Khan also supports the concept of 'flipped classrooms,' where AI assists with traditional homework tasks, freeing teachers to focus on more engaging, discussion-based activities. This shift, he suggests, could lead to deeper and more meaningful learning experiences.
For the learner, AI has a unique ability to bridge gaps in understanding. Instead of feeling embarrassed to ask questions in front of peers, AI functions as a patient, judgment-free tutor, providing a safe space for students to address their uncertainties. This leads to improved comprehension and confidence.
Khan emphasizes AI's capacity for personalized learning. Unlike the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional classrooms, AI can adapt to individual learning paces. This customization, he argues, can lead to better mastery of subjects, addressing the common problem of students feeling either lost or bored in class.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to Khanmigo, Khan's own AI platform based on GPT. While this self-promotion may introduce a degree of bias, it also serves as a concrete example of how AI can improve education.
'Brave New Words' is a ground-breaking contribution to the ongoing dialogue about technology in education. It presents a thoughtful, experience-based perspective that will interest educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned with the future of learning.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024First, I consider myself a lifelong learner and educator, licensed to be a secondary school principal, but choosing to remain in a public high school marketing classroom for 15 years, preparing youngsters for careers in marketing. From day one in the classroom, I saw those youngsters as winners and potential winners. My vision for those youngsters came true.
Fast forward fifty years, I am reading Brave New Words and about how AI will improve our educational systems and processes by leaps and bounds, with the primary goal of meeting each student's needs in achievable ways. AI sets up amazing win/wins for students and their teachers, for students and their parents, and for teachers and the students' parents! As a plus-80-year-old, I am not a techie, per se, but I would be willing to learn what I needed to learn, to make these AI opportunities available to my students. Nothing would be more fulfilling than to see graduates walk across a high-school graduation stage accepting their diplomas with the knowledge and excitement of working in a career that matched their skills, aptitudes, abilities, and interests and being happier adults.
Salman Khan is most deserving of a high honor in field of educational leadership, and I would even say, cultural transformation! Mr. Khan is an exemplary role model in the field of leadership, and our country is blessed to have him and his family.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024An important book to read to see how AI is already revolutionizing our educational systems! The author is one of the earliest to include AI in his programs at Khad Academy.
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Gerardo PadillaReviewed in Mexico on January 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen contenido
Buena información
- Brian KuhnReviewed in Canada on July 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A well thought out perspective on AI for good
Khan Academy was/is an amazing resource for learners and teachers and Khanmigo’s implementation of gen AI to create a real time tutor is next level. The book tells the story of both and shares great examples along the way. A great read!
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GuilhermeReviewed in Brazil on June 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Uma leitura que provoca positivamente a impressão acerca do uso da IA na educação
Embora Khan trate da história de sua experiência com a IA, traz boas reflexões de como lidar com ela em ambientes educacionais. A proposta de tutor virtual para todos realmente é importante e, se for possível efetivá-la, será uma boa opção de para a redução das diferenças sociais, principalmente no acesso, permanência e êxito das crianças e jovens na educação. Usar o tutor virtual para auxiliar professores e pais parece-me muito proveitoso, porém as perguntas que lança acerca dos perigos da IA, principalmente quando discutem a implementação do Chat-GPT4 e da criação do Khanmigo. Leitura necessária para professores, pais, gestores e políticos que tratam da Educação.
Não postei foto, pois comprei o ebook. O livro está em inglês.
- AtakanReviewed in Turkey on November 29, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Lower your expectations
It's a soft sales pitch for Khanmigo. The book is organized around the concept of Khanmigo and the value it brings to the table. Of course, you will come across new ideas, but don't expect too much.
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Lino SeragliaReviewed in Italy on September 9, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Il titolo era promettente
Se potessi, darei zero stelle. Pensavo che il libro avrebbe svelato come l’intelligenza artificiale possa essere usato come un strumento efficace per potenziare l’apprendimento, invece è semplicemente un libro di auto promozione per il fondatore di Khan Academy. Non sarei sorpreso se abbia usato ChatGPT per scriverlo.
È un libro di contenuto mediocre che fa leva sullo strombazzamento mediatico e la novità della tecnologia nell’ambito educativo.