UK Boarding School Names AI Robot as Virtual Assistant Headteacher
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Cottesmore School in the UK has named an AI robot as its "principal headteacher" to advise the human headmaster.
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The AI, called Abigail Bailey, was developed to have knowledge in machine learning and educational management.
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The headmaster says the AI analyzes data and helps him make decisions on supporting staff, helping students, and writing policies.
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He finds the AI reassuring as having an advisor available 24/7 since being a headmaster can be a lonely job.
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Cottesmore is an acclaimed prep boarding school charging up to £32,000 per year for UK students ages 4-13.
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