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Harvard Bootcamp Uses AI Avatars for Feedback
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- →AI avatars offer a new way to provide personalized feedback in educational settings.
- →The integration of AI in education could enhance learning experiences and engagement.
- →This approach may influence future educational tools and methods.
Harvard Business School's Foundry bootcamp is incorporating AI avatars to deliver personalized feedback to entrepreneurs. Developed by HeyGen, these avatars simulate instructors and provide guidance during practice pitches. Despite initial skepticism, participants have responded positively to the avatars' interactive nature. This innovative use of AI in education could pave the way for more immersive learning experiences.
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