Four AI Tools Specific to Education, Distinct from ChatGPT:
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, AI tools are increasingly becoming essential in various fields. This article explores two such tools, Otter.AI and DebunkBot, and how they are transforming the roles of journalists and educators.
Otter.AI, an AI transcription tool, has become a valuable asset for journalists, including the author. It significantly reduces the time spent on mundane transcription tasks, allowing for more focus on complex and creative tasks. The tool provides an AI transcript and a summary of key points for each recording, making it a favorite among journalists and journalism students.
However, Otter.AI is not perfect. When recording quality is poor, it can mangle words, which may require manual correction.
DebunkBot, a conspiracy-debunking AI tool, is another tool that is making waves. Initially met with skepticism, the author found themselves increasingly impressed with it. While specific details about DebunkBot are scarce, it is likely an AI designed to identify, verify, and correct false or misleading information. It could feature automated fact-checking of text or media inputs against credible data sources, flagging questionable or false claims with explanations and evidence, and an interactive user interface for querying claims and receiving verified information.
DebunkBot's educational potential is vast. It could enhance critical thinking and media literacy skills by exposing learners to validated information and false claims. It could also support educators in teaching students how to assess information credibility, provide a hands-on tool for students and researchers to verify facts efficiently, and help combat misinformation in various fields including climate science, politics, health, and social media contexts.
Character.AI, a popular AI tool among high school and college students, allows users to create and converse with characters from various media sources. However, due to the lack of proper education safeguards, it is not recommended for use with students at this time.
STORM, a generative AI tool developed by Stanford University, creates high-level academic chapters on any research topic with real citations. It is geared toward academics and provides a detailed overview of research topics in a short amount of time. Elizabeth Radday, Ed.D. Director of Research & Innovation at EdAdvance in Connecticut, finds STORM convenient for gathering academic sources quickly.
These AI tools are reshaping the landscape of education and journalism, offering new opportunities for learning, research, and critical thinking. As they continue to evolve, it is exciting to consider the potential impact they will have on these fields in the future.
- Otter.AI, a valuable asset for journalists, can reduce time spent on transcription tasks, enabling more focus on complex tasks like learning and creative work.
- In the realm of education, DebunkBot, a conspiracy-debunking AI tool, has the potential to enhance critical thinking and media literacy skills, providing a unique avenue for lifelong learning.
- Technology in education is also transforming with Character.AI, an AI tool used by high school and college students, allowing for engaging conversations with characters from various media sources, yet its lack of proper education safeguards makes it not suitable for students at this time.
- The field of academia is also welcoming AI tools such as STORM, developed by Stanford University, which generates high-level academic chapters on research topics with real citations, offering a new method for efficient learning and research.
- As AI tools continue to evolve, online education could become a more immersive and engaging experience, fostering learning opportunities for students and adults alike in education-and-self-development.
