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A Figure 03 humanoid robot from Silicon Valley robotics company Figure AI appeared alongside First Lady Melania Trump at a White House‑hosted technology summit focused on empowering children through technology and education. The robot delivered opening remarks, demonstrated multilingual greetings, and was highlighted as a potential AI‑powered tutor that could adapt to a student’s pace, prior knowledge, and emotional state. Leaders from dozens of nations and major tech firms attended, while education officials emphasized AI as a priority for the Department of Education. The appearance sparked both enthusiasm for innovative learning tools and criticism from those wary of robots replacing human teachers. Weiterlesen

OpenAI’s new Study Mode transforms ChatGPT from a fast answer generator into a step‑by‑step tutor. By prompting users with questions, offering explanations at each stage, and even allowing document uploads for contextual help, the feature aims to deepen understanding rather than just provide a final answer. Available across all major ChatGPT plans, Study Mode was built with input from teachers, scientists and learning experts to foster curiosity and support genuine learning. Weiterlesen

Microsoft has introduced Mico, a virtual AI character that appears as a responsive orb in Copilot's voice mode. Designed to react with facial expressions as users speak, Mico is enabled by default in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, with an option to turn it off. The companion includes a memory feature that recalls user‑specific facts and a Learn Live mode that acts as a Socratic tutor, using interactive whiteboards and visual cues for students and language learners. Mico signals Microsoft’s broader push to give its AI a lasting identity and to encourage people to talk to their PCs. Weiterlesen