The Download: smarter AI in schools, and a robot “carnival” in Shanghai
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How to encourage smarter AI use in the classroom Chatbots took schools by surprise. Suddenly, students carried an app in their phones that could magically answer almost any homework question or…
This edition of The Download explores the use of artificial intelligence in schools and a robot carnival in Shanghai. Educators are being trained on general techniques for using AI in the classroom, rather than being prescribed specific tools. At Cheshire Academy, for example, teachers use generative AI to prepare class materials and have developed a traffic light system to guide students on when they can use AI for assignments.
Specialized tools, such as an AI platform for educators, have also been explored. In Shanghai, a robot "carnival" featuring humanoid robots performing martial arts and other displays attracted a large crowd. Nearly 90% of the more than 13,000 humanoid robots delivered globally last year were made in China, indicating the country's focus on integrating AI into daily life.
The humanoid robots showcased in the carnival represent China's ambition to advance robotics technology.
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