Sue Khim, CEO of Brilliant, argues that current AI chatbots are detrimental to student learning. She claims these tools often provide answers without encouraging critical thinking.

Khim highlights a significant disparity: while parents believe 90% of children are performing at grade level, the reality is closer to 28%. This gap underscores a troubling trend as schools rapidly adopt AI tools like ChatGPT for homework assistance.

In response, Khim is promoting Koji, an AI tutor designed to challenge students by asking questions rather than simply providing solutions. Her assertion is that AI should foster deep understanding, not just facilitate shortcuts. However, the effectiveness of Koji in combating a culture of academic dishonesty remains to be seen.

Khim suggests that schools have prioritized convenience over effective learning strategies. If her concerns are valid, the current edtech landscape may be more about outsourcing cognitive effort than fostering genuine educational progress.

Until educational institutions focus on measuring actual learning rather than mere engagement metrics, the promise of AI in education may remain largely unfulfilled.