DeepMind’s Learnings in Developing an AI Tutor
From Class Disrupted by Diane Tavenner and Michael Horn
January 9, 2026
About this episode
Irina Jurenka discusses the development and impact of AI tutors in education, focusing on the Gemini model and its alignment with pedagogical principles.
Irina Jurenka, the research lead for AI in education at Google DeepMind, joined Michael and Diane to discuss the development and impact of AI tutors in learning. The conversation delved into how generative AI, specifically the Gemini model, is being shaped to support pedagogical principles and foster more effective learning experiences. Irina shares insights fromContinue reading "DeepMind’s Learnings in Developing an AI Tutor"
People in this episode
Guest: Irina Jurenka
Topics covered
- AI in education
- AI tutors
- generative AI
- pedagogical principles
- learning experiences
Keywords
- DeepMind
- Gemini model
- education technology
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Products: Gemini model
Books & works: DeepMind’s Learnings in Developing an AI Tutor
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