Khan Academy Khanmigo and Waymo Driver represent distinct applications of AI. Khanmigo enhances education through personalized tutoring and curriculum support, while Waymo Driver aims to revolutionize transportation with autonomous driving technology. Both prioritize safety and leverage AI to improve user experience within their respective domains.
| Attribute | Khan Academy Khanmigo | Waymo Driver (Level 5 Autonomy) |
|---|---|---|
| AI Tutoring Capabilities | AI-powered tutor and assistant, provides personalized learning experiences, guides students in math, science, and humanities, uses a Socratic approach, offers hints, acts as historical figures. | Not applicable. Waymo utilizes robust AI algorithms to power its perception, prediction, and decision-making capabilities. |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Not applicable | Level 4 autonomous system. Can handle all aspects of driving in specific geographic areas and under defined conditions. Doesn't require human intervention in these areas. |
| Personalized Learning Experience | Provides personalized guidance and feedback, encourages critical thinking and problem-solving, adapts to individual learning styles and paces, identifies student's interests, offers personalized hints and support. | Not applicable. The Waymo Driver uses machine learning to refine and improve its AI algorithms through continuous data collection. |
| Safety Record | Prioritizes user safety and privacy, employs ethical AI development and moderation technology, notifies adults of inappropriate interactions. | Studies suggest Waymo Driver demonstrates better safety performance compared to human drivers. One study showed an 88% reduction in property damage claims and a 92% reduction in bodily injury claims. Across 25.3 million miles, Waymo Driver had only nine property damage claims and two bodily injury claims. Compared to human drivers with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), Waymo Driver showed an 86% reduction in property damage claims and a 90% reduction in bodily injury claims. |
| Real-world Testing Mileage | Not applicable | Millions of miles on public roads and billions more in simulation. As of October 2024, Waymo was offering 100,000 paid rides per week across Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. In August 2016, Waymo's fleet traveled a record 170,000 miles in one month, with 126,000 miles driven autonomously. |
| Curriculum Coverage | Integrated into Khan Academy's content library, covers math, humanities, coding, social studies, assists students from elementary school through college. | Not applicable. |
| User Interface and Experience | Streamlined user interface, easy navigation, text-to-speech and speech-to-text capabilities. | Users can book trips using the Waymo One app and unlock the car door directly from the app. Inside, a voice instructs passengers to fasten their seatbelts, and riders can connect to the car's app to play their own music. To start the ride, passengers press a 'Start Ride' button on the app or car's screen. |
| Data Privacy and Security | Values user privacy, safeguards personal information, minimal personal information required, data securely stored with encryption, does not sell personal information to third parties. | Waymo has a First Responder Program and works to ensure safe interactions between autonomous vehicles and emergency responders. |
| Accessibility and Inclusivity | Committed to making products accessible, targets WCAG 2.2 Level AA conformance, features include hiding visually dependent content, removing color from videos, and reducing motion. | Waymo aims to expand access to mobility through its technology. |
| Integration with Existing Platforms | Teacher Tools available within Canvas for US-based schools, partnering with Microsoft to integrate content into Copilot and Teams for Education. | Waymo has partnered with Uber to make the Waymo Driver available on the Uber platform, starting in Phoenix. |
| Regulatory Compliance | Aims to comply with laws like FERPA and COPPA. | Waymo designs its vehicles to comply with federal, state, and local laws. Its First Responder Program has been independently validated for compliance with best practices. |
| Cost and Subscription Model | $4 per month or $44 per year for parents and learners, Free for teachers | Not available |
| Redundant Systems | Not applicable | Backup power, steering, braking, and computing systems are in place. |
| Sensor Fusion | Not applicable | Data from lidar, radar, cameras, and other sensors are combined to create a detailed understanding of the environment. |
| Continuous Monitoring | Not applicable | The car performs thousands of hardware and software checks every second. |
| Emergency Response | Not applicable | The system is designed to detect situations that would affect safe driving and come to a safe stop. |
| Weather Testing | Not applicable | Waymo conducts weather testing to understand how the Waymo Driver performs in diverse conditions. Radar is used to see clearly through fog or snow. The Waymo Driver has been tested in various weather conditions, including fog, wind, and sand. |
| Unexpected Events Handling | Not applicable | Machine learning algorithms allow it to navigate complex traffic scenarios and handle unexpected situations. Waymo has completed thousands of crash avoidance tests, recreating distinct driving situations. The Waymo Driver uses AI to plan the best action or route, determining the exact trajectory, speed, lane, and steering maneuvers needed. |
| Passenger Safety | Not applicable | Waymo builds its service on safe vehicle platforms with top ratings in crashworthiness. The Waymo Driver is designed to be alert, obey speed limits, and ensure seatbelt use. The system uses sensors and AI to perceive and react to its surroundings in real-time. |