# What AI Means for Students & Teachers: My Keynote from the Michigan Virtual AI Summit

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Published: 2025-11-25T14:09:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai/what-ai-means-for-students-teachers-my-keynote-from-the-michigan-virtual-ai-summit/
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In this keynote from the Michigan Virtual AI Summit, Nathan Labenz speaks directly to K-12 educators about the current reality and rapid trajectory of the AI frontier. He explores why a balanced mindset of excitement and fear is crucial for navigating this technology, drawing on personal history to emphasize a "whole-of-society" effort. Discover key insights into AI's impact and its profound implications for the future of education. Sponsors: Tasklet: Tasklet is an AI agent that automates your work 24/7; just describe what you want in plain English and it gets the job done. Try it for free and use code COGREV for 50% off your first month at https://tasklet.ai Shopify: Shopify powers millions of businesses worldwide, handling 10% of U.S. e-commerce. With hundreds of templates, AI tools for product descriptions, and seamless marketing campaign creation, it's like having a design studio and marketing team in one. Start your $1/month trial today at https://shopify.com/cognitive PRODUCED BY: https://aipodcast.ing CHAPTERS: (00:00) About the Episode (02:38) An Ambassador From Silicon Valley (07:00) The Forrest Gump of AI (Part 1) (13:19) Sponsor: Tasklet (14:31) The Forrest Gump of AI (Part 2) (14:43) The Cognitive Revolution (18:09) Debunking AI Misconceptions (24:15) Recent AI Breakthroughs (Part 1) (24:27) Sponsor: Shopify (26:24) Recent AI Breakthroughs (Part 2) (30:08) The Future of Work (34:56) AI's Deceptive Behaviors (44:18) Revolutionizing Education (48:59) New Skills to Focus On (56:14) Education's Greatest Generation (01:03:24) Outro SOCIAL LINKS: Website: https://www.cognitiverevolution.ai Twitter (Podcast): https://x.com/cogrev_podcast Twitter (Nathan): https://x.com/labenz LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nathanlabenz/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@CognitiveRe…

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