#155: AI’s Rewriting How We Learn—Ready to Jump In?

Welcome to the 155th edition of EducationNext, where we’re unpacking the tech and ideas that are flipping learning, work, and the future upside down.

This week, we’re vibing with bold moves from Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, and Nandan Nilekani, who are using AI to spark revolutions in coding, classrooms, and beyond.

Plus, we’re diving into why college isn’t the only path anymore and how a startup’s voice tech is changing the game. Let’s roll!

1. AI’s Coding Coup: Bots Are Building the Future

Mark Zuckerberg and Satya Nadella are placing big bets on AI that codes faster and better than humans. Zuck says in 12–18 months, AI could write most code, outpacing top engineers.

Nadella’s already got 20–30% of Microsoft’s code coming from AI. This is the future of creation, happening now.

This isn’t just for coders—it’s for anyone with a big idea. The skills to guide AI are the new superpower.

2. AI’s Classroom Glow-Up: Learning That Reaches Everyone

Nandan Nilekani, the mastermind behind India’s digital leap, is using AI to tackle a massive challenge: kids in public schools who can’t read, write, or do math.

AI tools spot learning gaps, tailor practice, and are hitting schools in four Indian states. This is tech making a real difference.

3. College, Remixed: Why Degrees Aren’t the Only Win

Gallup data shows 83% say college matters, but only 39% call it a must-have.

With costs soaring and options like online courses, bootcamps, or AI-driven training on the rise, the game’s changing.

This shift is about learning what you need, when you need it—whether it’s a degree or a skill you grab on YouTube. AI’s making education faster, cheaper, and way more relevant.

4. Nari Labs’ Voice Vibe: AI That Talks Your Language

Toby Kim and Nari Labs built Dia, an AI that spins up custom voices from scripts in just three months, using Google’s TPU Research Cloud.

It can whip up random voices, mimic styles, or clone voices (with some ethical side-eye). And it runs on a decent PC.

From Zuckerberg’s code-writing bots to Nilekani’s literacy mission, AI’s not just tech—it’s the spark for learning, creating, and changing the world. Add in the shift away from cookie-cutter college paths and startups like Nari Labs, and it’s clear: the future’s wide open. The question is, how do we make sure everyone gets to play?

Make It Happen: Got an AI idea or learning hack? Share it with us at [email protected].

Let’s inspire the next big thing together.

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