What AI Tools for Education Don't Tell You and Why It Matters

Published in Tom Daccord’s Free Newsletter

Introduction:

More teachers are embracing AI tools than ever before. Yet, a crucial element is often ignored: the Large Language Models (LLMs) powering the tools they use.

I've reviewed hundreds of AI for education tools, and they harbor one almost universal secret: their LLM. The Large Language Model is the single most important component of any AI-based tool. It's essentially the engine that drives the tool, impacting the AI's ability to understand and learn context from user input and provide high-quality, tailored content. It also affects the tool's creativity, among other considerations.

Choosing an AI tool without knowing its underlying LLM is like buying a car without the knowing its engine specifications. Imagine purchasing a vehicle based primarily on its dashboard features and comfortable seats, and without any information about its engine's power, efficiency, or reliability. Yet, that’s exactly what we do.

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