NBC News - A.I. Revolution: How artificial intelligence is helping children with dyslexia
The video highlights how AI technology is being utilized to assist children with dyslexia, a learning disability affecting reading. Calvin Martin, a 14-year-old diagnosed with dyslexia, shares his experience of overcoming reading challenges using a game-based program developed by a company in New York. This program uses AI to tailor learning experiences to individual needs, functioning like a real teacher. The AI system generates games in real-time to help students break down words into syllables. The program has subscribers in 38 states and is undergoing a clinical trial with 750 students across 28 schools. Users typically reach their grade reading level within 1 to 2 years, with a cost of $1,000 per school year. Calvin's father notes significant improvement in his son's reading skills after two years of using the program, transforming his performance from failing to excelling in English.
Key Points:
- AI helps children with dyslexia by tailoring learning experiences to individual needs.
- The program uses real-time game generation to teach word syllable separation.
- It has subscribers in 38 states and is being tested in a clinical trial with 750 students.
- Users typically catch up to their grade reading level in 1-2 years.
- The program costs $1,000 per school year and has shown significant improvement in students' reading skills.