Teachers Put A.I. Tutoring Bots to the Test

This is an automated archive made by the Lemmit Bot.

The original was posted on /r/singularity by /u/FutureLunaTech on 2023-06-27 13:27:49+00:00.

Newark public schools are testing an automated tutoring bot called Khanmigo from Khan Academy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/technology/newark-schools-khan-tutoring-bot.html

The bot, which uses artificial intelligence (AI), is designed to help students with questions. However, there have been instances where Khanmigo not only helped too much but also gave incorrect answers.

Despite these bumps, the school district remains hopeful. They're keen on making use of AI technology, despite its rough edges. Critics worry about the potential for misinformation, but supporters argue that AI tutoring could personalize learning for students. One thing is clear though: getting it right is important, because AI isn't disappearing from classrooms anytime soon.

Do you think AI tutoring bots are the future of education? Can they be trusted to guide students' learning? Or are they just fancy tools that do more harm than good?

Let's put it another way. If you were back in school, would you trust a bot to explain why X equals Y in algebra, or would you stick with a human teacher? And teachers, would you appreciate a bot co-teacher?