Matt Bateman: How Bad is AI-Enabled Cheating?

Matt Bateman returns to the Hannah Frankman Podcast for the third time! Matt is the co-founder of Higher Ground Montessori, one of the largest networks of Montessori schools in the world. Matt was a former philosophy professor at universities and is an expert in early childhood development.

This episode is all about AI in education. Expect to learn about the developments that have taken place since ChatGPT became widely available, the presence of cheating with AI and how to combat it, AI products that Matt is excited about, and how to prepare kids for a world infused with AI. We also discuss the components of a traditional education that are still important for kids to learn, even when certain tasks can be outsourced to AI.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

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Chapters:

0:00 - Matt Bateman

1:59 - AI in Education

2:59 - Matt's Experience Using AI with His Kids

7:32 - Why Do Children Lose Interest in AI Tools So Quickly?

9:54 - Are AI Tools Really for the Parents

12:55 - When Does AI Become Useful for Students?

15:50 - How AI Leads to Cheating in School

24:17 - Why Are We So Bad at Teaching Writing in America

29:45 - What is Being Lost by Using Chat GPT