AI is evolving at breakneck speed. Every week, a new breakthrough drops that makes us rethink everything—how we work, how we learn, and how we interact with the world. But here’s the real question: Are we racing toward a future where AI makes life easier, or are we sleepwalking into a world where human connection becomes a luxury?
In this episode of AmpED to 11, hosts Brett Roer and Rebecca Bultsma sit down with Claire Zau, AI Lead and Partner at GSV Ventures, to pull back the curtain on where AI is really taking us. From AI agents that can use your computer for you (yeah, that’s happening) to the education system’s desperate struggle to keep up, this conversation is packed with insights, tough questions, and a few “oh, sh*t” moments about the future of AI and learning.
Claire isn’t just an AI expert—she’s at the epicenter of where AI and education collide. She’s got a front-row seat to the biggest trends, the hidden dangers, and the uncomfortable truths about what happens when AI gets smarter than we are at, well… everything.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🤖 AI agents are here—can they really replace human work? Spoiler: They’re already booking flights, sending emails, and making decisions for us.
🤖 The AI divide is real. Will only the privileged get human tutors, real teachers, and live customer service, while the rest of us are stuck with chatbots?
🤖 AI-powered tutoring is missing something HUGE. Why most AI education tools aren’t even close to replicating what great teachers do.
🤖 AI literacy isn’t just about knowing how to use ChatGPT. It’s about understanding who’s programming our kids—and what that means for the next generation.
🤖 Are we losing the ability to be bored? Claire breaks down why constant AI-driven stimulation might be rewiring our brains—and not in a good way.
🤖 What’s next for AI in education? The crazy tech shifts Claire is watching—and why they might change everything.
Rebecca’s AI Tip of the Week:
Want to make ChatGPT actually useful? Stop starting from scratch every time. Learn how to customize its memory so it remembers your preferences, adapts to your style, and stops recommending things you don’t care about. Because AI should work for you, not the other way around.
This is not just another “AI is cool” conversation. This is where the future of AI and education is heading—whether we’re ready for it or not.
🎧 Buckle up and tune in—this one’s a wild ride!