Ethan Mollick urges national AI projects in tutoring and healthcare

Ethan Mollick says AI labs and policymakers are putting too little effort into near-term national projects that use AI for public good, according to a post on X dated November 5, 2026.

He names universal classroom tutoring, second opinions in healthcare, financial literacy and scam avoidance, and easier access to government services as obvious starting points.

Mollick argues such programs need careful design and study, but says they could deliver large gains using current AI models, without waiting for more capable systems. The post does not describe any specific program, funding, or government response.