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Sue Khim is the Co-founder and CEO of Brilliant, the interactive learning platform that has helped millions of learners build deep understanding in math, science, and computer science. In this episode, she shares how Brilliant's new AI tutor, Koji, is designed to develop critical thinking rather than simply provide answers.

💡 5 Things You'll Learn in This Episode

Why the best AI tutors ask questions instead of giving answers.
How Brilliant applies active learning and game design to STEM education.
The philosophy behind designing AI that builds intelligence rather than dependence.
What personalization should look like in the next generation of AI tutoring.
Why learning should feel like a "climbing wall" instead of an answer machine.

✨ Episode Highlights
[00:02:32] The origin story of Brilliant and its active learning philosophy
[00:05:31] Introducing Koji: an AI tutor designed to help students think.
[00:11:07] Why concentration, challenge, and flow are essential for learning
[00:15:48] Designing AI that guides students without giving away the answer
[00:19:40] Early reactions to Koji and why parents are embracing this approach
[00:25:30] What game design can teach us about building better learning experiences.
[00:35:05] Sue's vision for the future of personalized AI tutoring.

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Building an AI Tutor That Gets Students to Think with Sue Khim of Brilliant

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Building an AI Tutor That Gets Students to Think with Sue Khim of Brilliant