Joe Maring / Android Authority
The internet is an ocean of learning resources that can educate you on virtually any topic under the sun. That was perhaps the earliest pitch for the internet — you could learn about anything, from basic preschool science to advanced quantum computing, without leaving your home. We may have deviated a bit from that original idea thanks to endless distractions, but if you look hard enough, the internet still serves that purpose.
So far, I’ve relied on a mix of platforms to refresh my basic science concepts and stay updated on new approaches in journalism. My main problem wasn’t adapting to each platform’s different learning styles; it was finding exactly what I wanted to learn on the 10-odd mainstream platforms I know of.
I knew AI could solve this problem. I just didn’t realize Gemini would do it on its own — and this early in the AI era.
Would you trust an AI-generated learning path over a traditional course? 2 votes Already do 50 % Maybe, for some topics 50 % Note yet 0 % Never 0 %
AI knows everything
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
If you ask people for a one-stop shop for education, many will point to Coursera. I’d argue YouTube is the better answer. Yeah, YouTube is increasingly flooded with AI slop these days, but it remains one of the richest platforms for educational content and explainers. You’ll find some of the world’s top institutions — from Harvard to Cambridge — hosting highly sought-after lectures for free. You can also learn practical life skills like fitness or dance at every experience level, all on the same platform.
The problem is that YouTube makes you dig since properly planned, sequential courses are rare. You either hunt for a decent playlist, stitch together videos from dozens of creators (usually a botched job), or just give up. YouTube has vast knowledge, but zero structure, which makes it useless after a point, despite its depth.
YouTube has vast knowledge, but zero structure, which makes it useless after a point, despite its depth.
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