Edtech Insiders Special Episode: 2023 Reflections and 2024 Predictions by Alex, Ben and Edtech Leaders from Instructure, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Age of Learning, Kinnu, Flint and Samvid Ventures
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Jan 1, 2024 
Edtech Insiders presents a special episode where Ben and Alex reflect on 2023 and make predictions for 2024 in the Edtech industry. They are joined by Ian Chiu, Jomayra Herrera, Sunil Gunderia, Hanna Celina, and Amit Patel. Topics discussed include trends from 2023, predictions for 2024, the changing value of degrees, the rise of AI in ed tech startups, AI in education, and the future of EdTech.
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AI’s Omni-Modal Future
- Ben predicts AI will evolve into an omni-modal experience enabling fluid interaction via text, speech, and vision.
- This advancement will especially empower those with disabilities to express themselves more effectively.
AI Relationships Spark Concerns
- Ben warns of social risks as high school students may develop relationships with AI boyfriends and girlfriends.
- This will likely cause parental concern and raises issues about teen brains and AI’s addictive nature.
AI Efficacy and Outcome Contracts
- Edtech products that prove real outcome improvements with AI will gain traction among educators.
- Outcome-based contracting, linking payment to student results, will grow in 2024 procurement.