Brave New Words
Salman Khan built Khan Academy into a free online school used by millions, so he has spent years thinking about how technology changes learning. In this book he argues that AI tutors could finally make one-on-one teaching available to everyone, not just the wealthy. He walks through how tools like his own AI assistant, Khanmigo, can guide students, support teachers, and catch problems early, while being honest about the risks of cheating, bias, and misuse. His view is optimistic but practical, aimed at parents, teachers, and anyone trying to figure out what AI means for kids.
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The founder of Khan Academy argues that artificial intelligence, used well, could give every student a personal tutor and reshape how schools work.
Brave New Words was written by Salman Khan, the founder of the nonprofit Khan Academy, and published in 2024.
It is largely optimistic. Khan argues AI can help students and teachers if used carefully, while acknowledging risks like cheating and bias.
Brave New Words is 272 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Brave New Words takes most readers 4 to 6 hours to finish.
Brave New Words is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.