scripod.com

How AI Will Reshape Education—What Actually Works

Shownote

DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim shares what’s working right now when AI meets the classroom. She explains how LearnLM has been infused into Gemini and why Guided Learning is designed to teach step‑by‑step rather than just “give the answer.” We discuss an early p...

Highlights

In this episode of 'The Tech Download,' Google DeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim explores how AI is fundamentally transforming education and the future of work—not as a distant possibility, but as an unfolding reality demanding thoughtful action today.
02:51
Google DeepMind infused Gemini with LearnLM to give it learning capabilities
05:34
Using the AI tool saved teachers about 10 hours per week
15:15
Lila emphasized teaching kids to use AI tools from a young age
27:24
Creating a safe space for sharing AI ideas and celebrating human skills is essential for responsible adoption
30:22
Google DeepMind involves an interdisciplinary team from the start to address safety and ethical issues in AI development

Chapters

How does DeepMind turn AI into a true learning partner?
00:00
What happens when teachers gain 10 hours a week—and students rethink college?
05:34
Why is AI literacy urgent, and who struggles most to adapt?
15:15
Can diverse teams build AI that works for everyone—not just insiders?
18:06
What if ethics weren’t added last—but built in from the first line of code?
30:22

Transcript

Lila Ibrahim: A CNBC original podcast. Steve Kovach: Hello and welcome to The Tech Download, a new CNBC original podcast where we unpack the tech stories that matter most. Arjun Kharpal: Each season, we dive into one big theme and what it means for your ...