341: How AI is Changing Education: The Future of Accessible Learning with Marni Baker Stein, Coursera CCO

In this episode of "AI and the Future of Work," host Dan Turchin interviews Marni Baker Stein, Chief Content Officer at Coursera, about the evolving landscape of education in the age of AI. They discuss how AI is transforming learning by enabling personalized and dynamic experiences, the impact of microcredentials, and the changing roles of learners, educators, and institutions. Marni emphasizes that AI is a co-pilot for learning and teaching, addresses concerns about cheating, and highlights the importance of ethics in AI education. She also shares examples of AI-powered translation and dubbing on Coursera, which democratize access to education globally. The conversation touches on the need for skills-based education contextualized to different sectors, the importance of human skills, and the potential downsides of AI, such as bias and inequitable access.