Practical AI podcast: schools are failing students in an AI-driven world
Practical AI · rss · 2026-10-15
In this episode of Practical AI, Daniel Whitenack and Chris Benson argue schools and universities are failing to adapt to AI's pervasiveness. They discuss how AI may redefine foundational knowledge, how bureaucracy and teachers' lack of autonomy block reform, and how AI tools can support personalized learning while preserving critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
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