According to reports from AFP and Sin Chew Daily,The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyRecently, we started testing the launch ofAI Lecturer", students can use head-mounted displays and other devices to see the digital human "Einstein" explain game theory with their own eyes.
The school has designed 10 AI lecturers from all over the world, from all walks of life, and from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds through generative AI tools.Stimulate students' enthusiasm for learning and improve class participationIn the future, personalized AI classrooms will be designed based on students’ preferences and interests.
Professor Xu Bin, who leads this AI project, said:Don’t worry about being replaced by AI, this new technology can actually help alleviate the global teacher shortage problem. "AI teachers can bring diversity, fun, and even immersive storytelling."
Currently, AI lecturers have been used in the school's creative social media courses to explain the impact of immersive technology and digital platforms to 30 graduate students. In terms of operation, Xu Bin revealed that digital humans of different genders and ethnic backgrounds are currently being tested."The most popular type of lecturer is a young, beautiful woman."
According to reports, a survey of more than 400 students conducted by Professor Jiayu Chen of the University of Hong Kong last year showed that respondents prefer real lecturers because real lecturers can provide their own experience, feedback and empathy. However, despite this, students are already using AI tools in their studies.