Universities already use incipient AI such as IBM Watson to provide student advice around the clock, reducing administrative staffing needs¶

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q2 i? Deakin University's deployment of IBM Watson provides student advice at any time, exemplifying AI's impact on the administrative workforce profile. → Popenici 2017

Evidence¶

Popenici 2017¶

Popenici, S. A. D., & Kerr, S. (2017). Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on teaching and learning in higher education. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 12:22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41039-017-0062-8

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A documented deployment cited in the paper's introduction: IBM's supercomputer Watson "provides student advice for Deakin University in Australia at any time of day throughout 365 days of the year". The authors argue such bespoke around-the-clock feedback reduces the need to employ the same number of administrative staff.

"This solution provides student advice for Deakin University in Australia at any time of day throughout 365 days of the year"

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