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OpenAI staffer Ryan Brewer's post about AI failing to disrupt learning earns 2.1 million views

OpenAI employee Ryan Brewer expressed frustration on X about the lack of progress in AI-driven education, prompting a viral discussion that received over 2.1 million views. Brewer questioned why he still cannot learn a new language in 1 month, asking what the tech industry got wrong about the expected educational renaissance. Tech analysts pointing to a deleted Reddit thread on r/singularity noted that the issue stems from "context rot," where models fail to maintain coherence as output length grows, making full-length book writing impossible. Current attempts to integrate AI into schools have struggled because chatbots frequently mix fact and fiction. Furthermore, these systems still struggle with simple math, making them unreliable for educational use.