The Rise of Robot Teachers: What's at Stake in Australia's Experiment Macquarie University's decision to swap in person psychology classes with an AI chatbot has sparked a heated debate about technology in higher education.
This trend is gaining momentum, with institutions like the University of Melbourne and the University of Sydney joining the fray.
The university's Virtual Peer AI chatbot asks questions, guides scenario based exercises, and monitors student conversations, raising concerns about accountability, relationships, and human interaction in education.