TED Talks Daily

As AI races into classrooms, we risk confusing quick and easy answers with true learning, says AI education entrepreneur Priya Lakhani. She explains why being challenged is essential for making knowledge stick — and how AI can be designed to strengthen (not weaken) learning, teaching and thinking.

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What do foot massage parties, otters, and AI robot tutors have in common? To find out, tune into our special end-of-year conversation featuring the hosts from TED Talks Daily, TED Radio Hour, TED Business, and TED Tech! Elise Hu, Manoush Zomorodi, Modupe Akinola and Sherrell Dorsey got together to share the biggest ideas dominating their industry and the lesser-known insights they wished garnered more attention. From pushing back against AI advances to sharing the TED Talks that inspired them, Elise, Manoush, Modupe, and Sherrell reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026.

Conversations Mentioned

TED Radio Hour

1. Ray Kurzweil, "Could AI extend your life indefinitely? Futurist Ray Kurzweil thinks so"
2. Victor Riparbelli, “Will AI avatars eventually teach our kids?”
3. Philip Johns, “Singapore's otters are butting heads with their human neighbors. Can they coexist?”
4. Restoring trust in government, "Move fast...and fix democracy?"

TED Talks

1. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit in conversation with Jacqueline Novogratz "A story of moral imagination and bold entrepreneurship"
2. Sarah Beery, "How AI is unearthing hidden scientific knowledge"
3. Scott Loarie (of iNaturalist), "The surprising power of your nature photos"
4. Daniel Zavala-Araiza, "The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast"
5. Jennifer Pahlka, "Coding a better government"
6. Pinky Cole (Slutty Vegan), "How I make vegan food sexy"
7. Jason Huang, "The high-wire act of unlocking clean energy"
8. Jennifer Doudna, "CRISPR's next advance is bigger than you think"
9. Jonny Sun, "You are not alone in your loneliness"

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In a time when loneliness is becoming a public health crisis, author Rhaina Cohen says friendships aren't just nice to have — they’re essential to your health and happiness. She challenges the assumption that biological and romantic relationships matter most, exploring how close platonic bonds (when given real intention and commitment) can profoundly strengthen your life. (This conversation, hosted by TED's Whitney Pennington Rodgers, was part of an exclusive TED Membership event. TED Membership is the best way to support and engage with the big ideas you love from TED. To learn more, visit ted.com/membership.)

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