R-AI-sing the bar in learning
A generative AI-powered teaching assistant named Prof Leodar earned global praise, winning the AI Special Recognition award at a London conference
by Derek Rodriguez
With great power comes great responsibility. AI tools can enhance our lives but it’s up to us to use them responsibly and effectively. This includes the classroom and during exams too, as seen in NTU’s Data Science and AI module, which uses a generative AI-powered teaching assistant named Prof Leodar to answer student queries. This innovation earned global praise, winning the AI Special Recognition award at a London conference. Even if you are not from data science and AI, don’t be surprised if this AI “prof” shows up in your class, as the team behind it is looking at expanding it beyond its current course.
This story was published in the Jan-Feb 2025 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.
