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SoCal Matters
How Educators Are Embracing AI Instead of Banning It
Season 2024
Episode 19
Artificial intelligence (AI) is finding a place in California's educational system, with school districts signing contracts for AI tools like chatbots and automated grading. Teachers are also using the technology in classrooms to create assignments, give students more feedback and improve their learning experiences. Khari Johnson reports on official guidelines and ethics issues for CalMatters.
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