Khan Academy Launches Khanmigo: The AI Tutor Built with GPT-4
Rishad Al Islam
Client Overview
Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational platform serving over 140 million users globally. It offers free, high-quality education in subjects ranging from math to science, humanities, and test prep.
Challenges
As demand for personalized learning increased, Khan Academy needed a way to scale 1:1 tutoring support while also helping teachers manage large classrooms.
- Limited individualized support for learners
- Teachers overwhelmed by large class sizes and varied needs
- Lack of adaptive feedback during practice
Solution
Khan Academy developed Khanmigo, a GPT-4-powered AI tutor and teacher assistant.
- Provides real-time explanations, hints, and problem-solving help
- Supports classroom instruction with lesson planning and insights
- Operates within strict safety and pedagogical boundaries
Business Impact
The tool transformed the experience for both students and educators.
- Boosted engagement in practice sessions by +38%
- Teachers saved hours weekly in grading and content prep
- Piloted in hundreds of classrooms with strong adoption feedback
Client Testimonials
“Khanmigo is like giving every student a coach, and every teacher a co-pilot.” - Sal Khan, Founder & CEO, Khan Academy
“Our students feel more confident with instant feedback - and our teachers feel supported.” - Janet Liu, Middle School Math Teacher, CA