Do AI powered teachers exist?

Question

Just like how GPT3 can simplify text, are there any ai powered applications that can meaningfully teach users specific subjects in layman terms and even answer complex questions about these subjects?Imagine the possibilities of an AI powered instructor in something like virtual reality that can provide personalized education.

throwaway675309 · Accepted Answer

So you're missing a huge issue with something like this.
Most other AI guided systems (which are basically all offshoots of large language models in some way) are used as tools by people who are already familiar with the subject matter at the AI manipulates, which means that they can essentially fact check it.
Using the AI as a teacher implies that you are a student with virtually little to no understanding of the subject matter, which means you have no way to sanity check if the AI messes up and gives you incorrect information. You could end up with a deeply flawed understanding of the actual domain you wish to become an expert in.

0x0000000 · Answer

Jill Watson was developed at GaTech to support their OMSCS program, though I haven't heard any updates in a while.
https://pe.gatech.edu/blog/meet-jill-watson-georgia-techs-fi...
IIRC from my EdTech course, work is being done in this area but nothing to my knowledge at the "personalized instructor" level you're asking about here, with being able to explain concepts in simple terms and answer complex questions, but my experience predates GPT3 and the like.

pr337h4m · Answer

Think Replit Ghostwriter fits the bill best. https://replit.com/site/ghostwriterWith the right prompts, it's pretty easy to get GPT-3 or its open source clones to explain complex jargon in layman terms, as seen here: https://twitter.com/jajoosam/status/1545364935395639299?t=FS...

dmitrygr · Answer

There is a book on the topic: Diamond Age. Well worth a read.In reality, we're nowhere near there.

qrian · Answer

I work in a relevant field. AI powered personalized instructor was always around the corner like how autonomous car was around the corner since 2016. And we understand less about &lsquo;understanding&rsquo; than driving cars.

armchairhacker · Answer

What benefit is there for a personalized AI teacher, vs a set of good-quality online resources and an active QA board?

karmakurtisaani · Answer

Maybe not what you're after, but there are AIs that can analyse your chess games and tell you why you suck.

endisneigh · Answer

An AI that could teach you anything would need to be generally intelligent.

anon2020dot00 · Answer

Open AI Da Vinci playground is the closest there is at the moment

Do AI powered teachers exist?

Think Replit Ghostwriter fits the bill best. https://replit.com/site/ghostwriter
With the right prompts, it's pretty easy to get GPT-3 or its open source clones to explain complex jargon in layman terms, as seen here: https://twitter.com/jajoosam/status/1545364935395639299?t=FS...

There is a book on the topic: Diamond Age. Well worth a read.
In reality, we're nowhere near there.

I work in a relevant field. AI powered personalized instructor was always around the corner like how autonomous car was around the corner since 2016. And we understand less about ‘understanding’ than driving cars.

What benefit is there for a personalized AI teacher, vs a set of good-quality online resources and an active QA board?

Maybe not what you're after, but there are AIs that can analyse your chess games and tell you why you suck.

An AI that could teach you anything would need to be generally intelligent.

Open AI Da Vinci playground is the closest there is at the moment