Revolutionizing K-12 education with AI, Andrew Ng’s Kira Learning is transforming the way students learn by embedding A.I. into lesson planning, instruction, grading, and reporting.
The world of artificial intelligence (A.I.) has made tremendous progress in recent years, transforming industries and revolutionizing the way we live and work. One of the most influential figures in applied A.I. is Andrew Ng, founder of Google Brain (now part of Google DeepMind). In addition to his work at Google, Ng has founded education platforms like Coursera and DeepLearning.AI to help professionals apply A.I. across industries.
Andrew Ng is a renowned computer scientist, entrepreneur, and former chief scientist at Baidu.
He co-founded Coursera and founded the Deeplearning.ai platform to democratize access to AI education.
Ng has taught AI courses on Stanford University's CS229: Machine Learning course and developed popular online courses such as Deep Learning Specialization.
He has also advised numerous startups and governments on AI strategy.
Ng’s latest initiative, Kira Learning, aims to transform K-12 education in the U.S. with A.I. agents. Backed by Ng’s AI Fund, Kira counts him as both investor and chairman. The platform embeds A.I. directly into lesson planning, instruction, grading, and reporting, freeing up teachers’ time to focus on personalized help.
A.I.-Driven Personalization
Kira was co-founded by Andrea Pasinetti and Jagriti Agrawal, both longtime collaborators of Ng. The platform uses A.I. agents to adapt to each student’s pace and mastery level, while grading is automated with instant feedback. Students receive on-demand tutoring tailored to their learning styles, empowering teachers to deliver effective instruction.
Real-Time Analytics for Administrators
Administrators gain access to real-time analytics across classrooms and school districts, including data on engagement, outcomes, and instructional quality. These insights support curriculum improvements and smarter resource allocation. The platform currently supports STEM, humanities, and career and technical education (CTE), and can process text, video, audio, and images.
Real-time analytics provides instant access to data insights, enabling businesses to respond quickly to changing market conditions.
This technology processes and analyzes vast amounts of data in real-time, offering a competitive edge in decision-making.
According to a study, 71% of organizations use real-time analytics to improve customer experiences.
By leveraging real-time data, companies can optimize operations, enhance user engagement, and drive revenue growth.
A Flexible Approach to LMS
Kira’s key differentiator lies in its architecture. While most learning platforms bolt on A.I. as an afterthought, Kira was purpose-built to integrate generative A.I. agents from the ground up. Schools can adopt it as a full learning management system (LMS) or embed its agents into existing platforms, allowing districts to customize based on their current infrastructure.
Early Traction and International Expansion
The platform is already being deployed across U.S. school districts, including an statewide initiative in Tennessee, and is beginning to expand internationally. Ng’s mission reflects his core philosophy: A.I. should enhance, not replace, human professionals—and personalized, high-quality education should be accessible to all.
Kira expansion refers to a business strategy where companies expand their operations into new markets, often through strategic partnerships or acquisitions.
This approach allows businesses to increase revenue, diversify their offerings, and tap into new customer bases.
Key drivers of Kira expansion include market research, competitive analysis, and a willingness to adapt to changing market conditions.
Companies like Amazon and Microsoft have successfully employed Kira expansion strategies to drive growth and stay ahead in their respective industries.
A Legacy of Innovation
Ng has authored more than 200 research papers in machine learning, robotics, and related A.I. disciplines. As founder and CEO of Landing AI, he focuses on building practical tools for manufacturing and industrial automation. Through AI Fund, Ng has backed over 40 A.I.-driven startups across healthcare, media, and finance.
