So many times in school, there was something I didn’t understand. But I couldn’t interrupt the class every time and ask the teacher, right? Well, now I can, because the teacher is an AI.
This morning, I used Google AI Studio to tutor me about CRISPR gene editing. I’m trying to learn about the technology so I can better evaluate biotech startups.
My New AI Tutor
So, I asked Google for a basic primer. I told it to gear its responses to the layman. It gave me a wonderful overview of CRISPR.
CRISPR comes down to two things: the guide RNA that determines where on the DNA we make an edit, and the Cas9 actually makes the edit by cutting the DNA.
I was a little confused about guide RNA the first time Google explained it. So I had it go over the explanation again.
Then, I repeated the info back to Google and asked if my understanding was correct. Google confirmed that it was.
This is a really powerful feature.
So often, when a teacher explains something, I may think I understand. But do I really?
Being able to check my understanding any time without disrupting the class is incredibly helpful.
Why We Need Structured AI Apps for Learning
Once Google finished giving me the basics, neither Google nor I seemed to know exactly where we should go next. So I just asked it “what’s the next thing I should know about CRISPR?”
This is where a structured AI app would be super helpful.
A student doesn’t know what he needs to know! So, I’m not even sure the right questions to ask.
Google and I were able to muddle through. But a structured program that teaches X, then Y, then Z would be much more useful.
I could still interrupt, ask questions, check my understanding, and move the lesson in a different direction if I want. But at least I’d have a structure for my learning.
I’m scouring the internet for AI tutoring apps. I have a meeting booked with one such startup next week.
This is going to be a giant opportunity. If we can help humans learn faster, that makes humanity 10x more capable.
Wrap-Up
I really encourage you to use AI as your tutor.
AI voice apps are wonderful for this. Google AI Studio, the Gemini app, ChatGPT Advanced Voice, or Grok Voice are all wonderful choices.
AI can teach you about any subject imaginable. I’ve done primers on CRISPR and missile defense so far.
It does a wonderful job! I learn much faster than I ever did in a class.
Being able to interrupt and ask questions at any time is incredibly helpful. I learn maybe 5x faster with AI than with most human teachers I’ve had.
The killer app will be a structured AI program to learn a subject combined with a human teacher to fill in the gaps and help motivate the student. If you’re building that, contact me!
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