It works perfectly at the wrong thing. Here's how to point it at the right target.

In this episode we explore why AI tutors may be improving student performance without producing the deeper, transferable learning schools actually want.Topics covered:• Why strong tutoring results may not translate beyond the tutoring environment• The difference between task completion and genuine transfer• What brain-training research can teach us about AI tutors• Why current assessment systems shape what AI tools optimize for• What teachers and district leaders want from next-generation assessment• How multimodal AI could capture student reasoning and problem-solving• Why changing assessment may be the key to improving AI tutoringSources:https://thedigitaldelusion.substack.com/p/are-ai-tutors-really-teaching-studentshttps://www.gettingsmart.com/2026/07/17/weve-been-judging-symphony-rehearsals-by-the-last-note-why-multimodal-ai-can-finally-measure-mathematical-practice/https://marketbrief.edweek.org/meeting-district-needs/whats-next-for-k-12-assessment-the-demand-for-innovation-in-k-12-testing/2026/06