Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Reading Coach App to Boost Literacy
• Microsoft's Reading Coach app uses AI to provide personalized reading practice and feedback to improve literacy • The app identifies challenging words, offers pronunciation tips, and provides customized practice tools to help learners • Reading Coach gamifies reading by unlocking new story settings and badges as students progress • Teachers can track student progress and the AI recommends targeted practice based on needs • The app is now available for free on the web, with plans to release a Windows version and third-party integration in the future