OpEd
John Bailey
Why Your Next Coworker Might Be an AI Agent

In 2025, your next coworker might not be human, but an autonomous AI agent capable of performing specialized, real-world tasks collaboratively and independently. Groundbreaking experiments from Google, Stanford, and Chan Zuckerberg BioHub reveal that teams of AI agents—ranging from computational biologists to critical reviewers—can rapidly innovate, discover new medical treatments, and respond dynamically to emerging. As AI becomes embedded into workplace dynamics, businesses face an exciting yet challenging future, where managing AI agents as digital employees might soon become as common as managing human teams.

Why Your Next Coworker Might Be an AI Agent
OpEd
John Bailey
Lessons from China’s DeepSeek: A Wake-Up Call ...

DeepSeek's R1 model from China has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, matching OpenAI's top models while claiming development costs of just $5 million. Though experts dispute this figure, R1's emergence has triggered market value losses and security concerns. US companies quickly responded, with Google updating Gemini to outperform R1. The situation highlights tensions around export controls, security vulnerabilities, and the strategic importance of open-source AI development that aligns with democratic values. Security risks have led several US entities to ban DeepSeek. America must accelerate innovation and education to maintain AI leadership.

Lessons from China’s DeepSeek: A Wake-Up Call for AI Innovation
OpEd
John Bailey
My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert ...

AI has become an invaluable partner for me, giving me instant access to a wide array of expert “assistants.” I now have a data analyst, driver with Waymo, brainstorming partner, legislative analyst, medical assistant, start-up advisor, graphics designer, and researcher at my fingertips, ready to help whenever I need specialized skills and knowledge.

My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert Digital Assistants
OpEd
John Bailey
America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled ...

A recent social media clash that erupted between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and Trump loyalists over high-skilled immigration reform exposed deep ideological rifts within the Republican coalition. But the importance of the debate over immigration policy and the American education system extends far beyond social media — solving these problems is critical to America’s competitiveness. By combining pragmatic immigration reforms, bold educational investments and innovative AI-driven learning, we can forge the “Talent Dominance” agenda we desperately need. 

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets
OpEd
John Bailey
AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?

In an analysis of Sal Khan's "Brave New Words" and the evolving landscape of AI in education, I present a case for AI-powered tutoring as a transformative force. Recent advancements in speech, image analysis, and emotional intelligence, combined with promising research studies showing significant learning gains, suggest AI tutoring could help address our urgent educational challenges like pandemic learning loss and chronic absenteeism.

AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?

Why Your Next Coworker Might Be an AI Agent

Why Your Next Coworker Might Be an AI Agent

In 2025, your next coworker might not be human, but an autonomous AI agent capable of performing specialized, real-world tasks collaboratively and independently. Groundbreaking experiments from Google, Stanford, and Chan Zuckerberg BioHub reveal that teams of AI agents—ranging from computational biologists to critical reviewers—can rapidly innovate, discover new medical treatments, and respond dynamically to emerging. As AI becomes embedded into workplace dynamics, businesses face an exciting yet challenging future, where managing AI agents as digital employees might soon become as common as managing human teams.

Class Disrupted: How AI is Democratizing Access to Expertise in Education

Class Disrupted: How AI is Democratizing Access to Expertise in Education

I had the great joy and privilege of joining Michael Horn and Diane Tavenner for an episode of Class Disrupted. We explore AI’s transformative potential in education, particularly its ability to democratize access to expertise—shifting from just providing information to offering expert-level insights at near-zero cost. I discuss how AI can serve as a teaching assistant, tutor, and even a consultant for educators, while also weighing the risks, from amplifying biases to reshaping workforce skills. The conversation unpacks AI’s broader implications, from labor markets to education policy, and considers how schools might—or might not—adapt to these rapid changes.

Lessons from China’s DeepSeek: A Wake-Up Call for AI Innovation

Lessons from China’s DeepSeek: A Wake-Up Call for AI Innovation

DeepSeek's R1 model from China has sent shockwaves through the AI industry, matching OpenAI's top models while claiming development costs of just $5 million. Though experts dispute this figure, R1's emergence has triggered market value losses and security concerns. US companies quickly responded, with Google updating Gemini to outperform R1. The situation highlights tensions around export controls, security vulnerabilities, and the strategic importance of open-source AI development that aligns with democratic values. Security risks have led several US entities to ban DeepSeek. America must accelerate innovation and education to maintain AI leadership.

My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert Digital Assistants

My AI Advisers: Lessons from a Year of Expert Digital Assistants

AI has become an invaluable partner for me, giving me instant access to a wide array of expert “assistants.” I now have a data analyst, driver with Waymo, brainstorming partner, legislative analyst, medical assistant, start-up advisor, graphics designer, and researcher at my fingertips, ready to help whenever I need specialized skills and knowledge.

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets

America Can’t Afford to Lose the High-Skilled Talent Race in Today’s Competitive Markets

A recent social media clash that erupted between Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy and Trump loyalists over high-skilled immigration reform exposed deep ideological rifts within the Republican coalition. But the importance of the debate over immigration policy and the American education system extends far beyond social media — solving these problems is critical to America’s competitiveness. By combining pragmatic immigration reforms, bold educational investments and innovative AI-driven learning, we can forge the “Talent Dominance” agenda we desperately need. 

AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?

AI Tutors: Hype or Hope for Education?

In an analysis of Sal Khan's "Brave New Words" and the evolving landscape of AI in education, I present a case for AI-powered tutoring as a transformative force. Recent advancements in speech, image analysis, and emotional intelligence, combined with promising research studies showing significant learning gains, suggest AI tutoring could help address our urgent educational challenges like pandemic learning loss and chronic absenteeism.