Brave New Words

How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing)

By: Salman Khan

Narrated by: Salman Khan

Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

“A timely masterclass for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era.”—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.

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Critic reviews

“Salman Khan has long been on the cutting edge of education, and in Brave New Words, he shows us what’s next. The book is a timely masterclass for anyone interested in the future of learning in the AI era. No one has thought more about these issues—or has more interesting things to say about them—than Sal.”—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

Sal Khan is engaging, enthusiastic catalyst for making the world a better place.

A powerful message how we can embrace AI for the good of humanity. A Non-profit worthy of everyone’s support.

Thought provoking

Although it felt like this book was largely written for educators, I nonetheless found it quite engaging and thought provoking. We are at a critical intersection of AI and education, and Khan certainly seems to have a good idea of what the future holds.

Top 10 book for Ed and AI

I work in tech and AI, been in various forms of education for 4 decades. This book explains Khan education and AI at its finest (so far). Must read especially for educators and administrators apprehensive about AI.

The Potential of Humanity

Loved this and learned so much! Salman Khan is one amazing human being and I enjoyed listening to his passion and ambition to make our human experience better and better! Such endless potential.

Hands-on practical ready to use information

Khan has dispelled a great deal of fear that educators have with regard to AI. He presents convincing data that AI would be a productive and valuable partner for educators, college admissions officers and employers. Read if you want to stay ahead of the curve.

Amazing new world!

The brave and adventurous will make it. I appreciate the candid presentation of evidence based impact of technology in our lives.

Essential reading

Timely, thoughtful, and inspirational. Sal Khan masterfully explores the importance of education and the transformative potential of merging it with AI to positively impact future generations.

His views on AI and its effect on all of us

His straightforward style and being able to speak with authority based on his past successes. Terrific book!

Great timely read!

Both high level and practical perspectives and application of AI for education. Prophetic! Khan is an author with earned authority.

what a fascinating book! it was almost like reading a letter from a version of myself born years earlier.

ironically perhaps Khan chronicles his early life forecast of almost all of the revolutions and advancements we're seeing now in ai, many of which are at their core just prediction engines.. I very much like his engaging perspective on AI and it's inevitability, whether it be in the hands of good actors or bad. I don't know if I have any complaints other than I would have gladly read/listened to three times the length of this (audio)book, had it been that long!