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Learning will become internet‑first, focusing on task‑based skill acquisition rather than age‑graded schooling.
  • Students will complete real‑world tasks online, earning credentials tied to demonstrable abilities.
  • The model mirrors historic apprenticeships, allowing rapid up‑skilling without lengthy formal schooling.
  • AI tools can generate personalized problem sets, while human experts verify outputs, ensuring quality.
  • This approach reduces costs, expands access, and aligns education directly with market needs.
  • Balaji predicts a collapse of the traditional K‑12 system in favor of modular, competency‑based pathways.
Balaji SrinivasanThe Peter McCormack Show01:59:01

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“Education will be internet‑first, tasks, apprenticeships.” — Balaji Srinivasan
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“AI will assist, but human verification is needed.” — Balaji Srinivasan

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Education Shifts to Internet-First Apprenticeships

Balaji envisions a future where learning is task-oriented, AI-assisted, and delivered online, replacing traditional K-12 schooling with skill-based apprenticeships.

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