Google’s AI-Powered Learning Companion: Learn About
While working on a master’s degree not long ago, I found one of the greatest challenges was getting used to learning complex topics outside my comfort zone. Even today, as a tech journalist, getting up to speed quickly on unfamiliar topics is an essential skill in my line of work.
Recently, Google has been developing new artificial intelligence-powered tools that transform learning and research processes for students, educators, and professionals. Google Learning’s latest offering, “Learn About” — which the tech giant describes as an “adaptable, conversational, AI-powered learning companion” — works much like an AI chatbot or search tool but is more personalized to your learning capabilities and needs.
What is Learn About?
Google’s Learn About opens with the phrase “What would you like to learn today?” Then in the search box in the center of the page, you can insert any topic, subject, file, or image to delve deeper. Here, Google uses experimental AI technology to help you approach any topic and subject better informed.
Google’s Learn About uses interactive AI technology to help you approach any topic and subject better informed.
How to use Learn About
To get started, sign in using your Google account. You can begin by asking a question in the search box, uploading an image, or document, or exploring the curated topics below.
When I tried out the tool, I entered the following in the search box: “What does Silvia Federici mean by the ‘feminization of poverty’ in her text, Caliban and the Witch”.
According to Learn About: “In Caliban and the Witch, Silvia Federici argues that the transition to capitalism led to a feminization of poverty. What she means by this is that women were disproportionately impoverished during the rise of capitalism. This wasn’t an accident. Federici argues that it was a deliberate process that helped capitalism develop.”
But the AI learning companion didn’t stop there, as it further defined “feminization of poverty” and detailed factors that contributed to this phenomenon with an interactive list.
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Conclusion
This is an AI tool I wish I had during my schooling because it would have made studying for exams and developing reading and study guides easier. Moreover, I think it would be a great learning aid if you are a student or lifelong learner trying to keep your mind sharp beyond academia.
FAQs
Q: What is Learn About?
A: Learn About is an AI-powered learning companion that uses interactive technology to help you approach any topic and subject better informed.
Q: How do I access Learn About?
A: You can access Learn About at learning.google.com/experiments/learn-about. You must have a Google account to sign in.
Q: Can I use Learn About without a Google account?
A: No, you must have a Google account to sign in and use Learn About.
Q: Is Learn About available for free?
A: Yes, Learn About is available for free and can be accessed with a Google account.
Q: Is Learn About available on all devices?
A: Yes, Learn About is available on all devices with a Google account.
