Sal Khan is founder and CEO of the education nonprofit Khan Academy and the vision steward of TED, helping to guide the organization’s long-term vision. He has also founded: Khan Lab School, an experimental mastery-based model; Khan World School, a global learning platform for middle and high school students; and Schoolhouse.world, a free, peer-to-peer tutoring platform that connects people to mastery learning and community.
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Bold ideas, big stakes: Day 2 of TED2026
April 15, 2026
What does the future actually look like — and who gets to build it? Day 2 of TED2026 didn’t shy away from the big questions. From the promise and peril of AI to the potential of solar-powered, offline educational tools, these sessions brought together the thinkers, builders and dreamers working at the edges of what’s […]
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The astounding new era of AI: Notes on Session 2 of TED2023
April 18, 2023
Whether you’re thrilled or terrified by it, there’s no question that the time of artificial intelligence has come. Session 2 of TED2023 looked at some of the reasons to get excited about this transformational moment — and gave space to those who have expressed concern about the future it may usher in. The event: Talks […]
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A celebrated building turns 50…and other TED news
May 5, 2017
Behold, your recap of TED-related news: Habitat turns 50! First conceptualized in 1961 as part of architect Moshe Safdie’s thesis at McGill University, Habitat 67 has gone on to inspire several generations of architects. Combining high-rise living with community connection, Habitat’s concrete cluster of homes challenged the contemporary notions of apartment complexes and Brutalist architecture. […]
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