Artificial intelligence technology continues to surprise and transform various aspects of our daily lives. Google recently launched a new experimental tool in the USA called « Learn About« . The latter combines the functionalities of a chatbot with those of a search engine to offer a highly personalized learning experience. It is not yet available for users based in France.
A Conversational Learning Companion
Here is a video that shows how the tool works:
Inspired by the challenges faced by those studying complex subjects, Google developed this tool to make learning more accessible and engaging. « Learn About » works like a conversational assistant that offers detailed answers adapted to the level of knowledge of each user. Whether you are a high school student, university student or professional, this tool adapts to your pace and level, making the process of acquiring new skills much less intimidating.
Personalized and interactive responses
Unlike traditional search engines, « Learn About » does not just provide links to articles or websites. When a user asks a question, the AI provides a structured response enriched with visual and interactive content.
« Learn About » allows users to start their exploration in multiple ways: by asking a simple question, uploading an image or document, or exploring pre-selected themes.
Multi-media use
The adaptability of « Learn About » is one of its main strengths. The interactive AI model guides users through difficult concepts using a variety of media: interactive guides, explanatory images, instructional videos and specialist articles. The answers are designed to be educational above all, with boxes titled “why it’s important” and “Build your vocabulary” sections that define key words.
Let’s take a concrete example. By asking “How big is the universe?” “, « Learn About » answers that the observable universe is about 93 billion light years across. Unlike other AIs like Gemini which could simply show a Wikipedia diagram, “Learn About” highlights an image taken from an educational site specializing in physics. Additionally, it adds related content to help the user understand why this information is significant. This method not only provides facts, but also enriches the overall understanding through structured explanations.
Benefits for students and professionals
The potential impact of « Learn About » on education and professional development is huge. For students, it represents an additional means of support outside of class hours. For professionals, it is a tool for continuously updating knowledge, essential in a world where skills evolve rapidly. Personalizing responses allows everyone to progress at their own pace, making learning continuous and motivating.
What really distinguishes « Learn About » other similar tools, it is its solid foundation of educational research. Google has ensured that this tool is rooted in the latest findings about how people learn. This ensures that not only are the answers provided accurate, but they are also formatted in a way that makes it easier to absorb and retain the information. To be tested soon when Google makes it available in France!
