AI is coming to your kid's classroom, and teachers can't wait

AI has been a controversial topic for teachers since ChatGPT launched.

OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft have all tried to show how their AI assistants can help with learning.

Educators said they're actually optimistic about using gen AI to save time.

Big Tech wants people to believe that artificial intelligence is a good idea in the classroom. Educators say that it actually is.

In May, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google — three companies leading the charge in the AI arms race — debuted impressive demonstrations of their chatbots, and education was a talking point at each of their events.

Google highlighted Gemini Education as a tool for teachers using Workspace to create agendas, summarize meetings, and elevate presentations. When OpenAI launched GPT-4o, it featured a virtual tutor who could help with an algebra equation via video in real time.

Microsoft announced a partnership with online learning platform Khan Academy to offer teachers a free AI tool called Khanmigo for planning lessons, assignments, and tracking student performance.

Microsoft's billionaire founder, Bill Gates, has also been outspoken about his belief that AI "will enhance" education.

And despite worries — including whether students will use ChatGPT to cheat on their schoolwork — time-pressured education professionals appear to be positive about generative AI...