In this episode, we delve into the world of education and innovation with our special guest, Sal Khan, the visionary founder, and CEO of Khan Academy. Sal's mission is to provide a free, world-class education to learners of all ages and backgrounds, and his pioneering approach to education has earned him acclaim as a trailblazer in the ed-tech industry alongside his early adoption of Generative AI technologies. 

We uncover the intriguing narrative behind Khanmigo's inception and the driving inspiration that birthed this ground-breaking platform. Explore how Khanmigo and cutting-edge technologies like ChatGPT 4 are revolutionizing the educational landscape. Delve into the significant role curiosity plays in Sal's approach to innovation and education. Plus, get a glimpse into Sal's personal interests and the diverse curiosities that ignite his passion beyond the realms of AI and education.

Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Jessica Wickham and edited by Roman Pechersky & Danny Cross

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