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Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they explore the growing backlash against AI in education, the race to build AI-native learning systems, and the shifting future of edtech, workforce learning, and global education policy.

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:18] Reflections and takeaways from this year’s ASU+GSV Summit
[00:05:16] Gen Z backlash against AI grows at college commencements
[00:08:06] China’s practical AI rollout contrasts with the U.S. race toward AGI
[00:15:09] Anthropic and Gates Foundation launch a $200M AI education partnership
[00:23:02] Debate over the future and business model of AI tutoring
[00:29:25] OpenAI expands its “Education for Countries” initiative
[00:37:28] New education tax credits could shift spending power to families
[00:42:15] Google, Meta, and Apple push AI glasses and XR learning forward
[00:48:40] AI simulations gain traction in workforce training
[00:51:06] Multiverse raises $70M for AI-driven workforce upskilling

Plus, special guests:
[00:55:51] Angel Chung, PhD Candidate at The Wharton School, on proactive AI tutoring systems and new research showing measurable learning gains for students using adaptive AI guidance
[01:18:08] David Rogier, Founder and CEO of MasterClass, on AI-powered learning, the future of higher education, and MasterClass Executive — developed alongside OpenAI & Chicago Booth to explore the future of AI-native business education.

Learn more here: https://www.masterclass.com/booth-ai

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