Summary: ChatGPT, introduced over a year ago, quickly garnered 100 million users, showcasing the transformative potential of AI. However, it also sparked fears, leading to its ban in some schools over concerns of cheating and a conservative push for traditional penmanship. The Biden Administration’s executive order on federal AI standards has raised concerns about stifling innovation. Despite fears, techno-optimists argue that AI and emerging technologies will liberate human potential and transform education by promoting self-directed learning and empowering individuals, as exemplified by initiatives like Tobin Slaven’s vPAL Labs and the global network of Acton Academy schools.