How does the Khan Academy content team use large language models?

Khan Academy's courses are created by experienced content specialists, many with advanced degrees in their fields. We also collaborate with external subject matter experts to develop and review content.

We use large language models (LLMs) to support parts of the content development process, including brainstorming sample questions, generating accessible diagrams, and proofreading content. These tools help our content teams work more efficiently, allowing them to spend more time on instructional design, improving accuracy, and continuously enhancing our courses.

Every piece of AI-assisted content is carefully reviewed, edited, and approved by our content team before publication. We verify factual accuracy, ensure alignment with our content principles and quality standards, and refine the material as needed. While AI helps accelerate parts of the content development process, human expertise and editorial judgment remain central to every course we create. 

All published course content, including articles, exercises, and videos, is developed under the direction of our content team and undergoes human review before it reaches learners.