Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing)

In Brave New Words, Salman Khan—founder of Khan Academy—presents an optimistic and practical vision for how artificial intelligence can transform education for the better. Drawing from his experience leading one of the world’s most influential digital learning platforms, Khan explains how tools like AI tutors and personalized learning systems can dramatically improve how students learn and how teachers teach. Rather than viewing AI as a threat, Khan argues that it can free educators from administrative burdens, allow for customized instruction, and close learning gaps more effectively than ever before. He addresses the ethical concerns surrounding technology in the classroom while offering a roadmap for how educators, parents, and policymakers can adapt to this new era. Blending visionary thinking with grounded advice, Brave New Words is a hopeful and actionable guide to creating an equitable and empowering future of learning.