Was This AI Tool Built for Learning or Just for Work?

In this episode we explore the question: were the AI tools entering classrooms actually designed for learning?We look at a May 2026 preprint from Hassan Khosravi, Ryan Baker, and colleagues that argues many AI tools now being used in schools were originally built for work, not education.Topics covered:How does the tool handle cognitive effort?What does the tool do when students make errors?What does the tool measure as success?Does the tool remember anything meaningful about the learner over time?Why tools that look effective during practice may fail when students must work without themWhat Khanmigo’s redesign can teach us about building AI around actual learner needsWhy procurement conversations should focus less on marketing claims and more on learning designSource:https://arxiv.org/pdf/2605.04816