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Which school has appointed AI as the principal headteacher?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular word these days. AI is being used in different industries. Recently, a [[preparatory school::In the UK, a prep school is a private school for children between the ages of 7 and 13.]] in the United Kingdom (UK) named an AI robot as its 'principal headteacher.'
The school, named Cottesmore School, is located in West Sussex. They have worked with an AI company to create Abigail Bailey, the robot, to help the school's headmaster.
How will AI help the school’s headmaster?
Cottesmore's headmaster, Tom Rogerson, is using the AI robot to help him with various tasks, such as supporting the school staff, assisting students with [[special needs::School children having special educational needs due to a physical or intellectual disability or behavioural issues.]], creating school rules, etc. The robot, Abigail Bailey, also knows about school [[management::The activity of operating and controlling a business, school, hotel, etc.]] and can [[analyse::To study something thoroughly and carefully in order to learn more about it.]] lots of information.
The school’s AI robot operates similarly to ChatGPT, where people type questions, and the [[chatbot::A computer program that can talk with a human being using the Internet.]] answers them. Cottesmore School also has another robot, Jamie Rainer, who helps with technology and advises teachers on reducing their workload. Students at the school also have their own AI chatbots to help with their studies.
Is the school planning to replace the teachers with AI?
Tom Rogerson said that even though the school is using AI technology, they have no plans to replace face-to-face teaching or human teachers. AI is there to help students learn better. Rogerson also mentioned that he will continue to receive advice from other people, not just the AI.
So, would you like to have an AI teacher or headmaster at your school? Let us know in the comments.
Quick Revision
Cottesmore School in West Sussex, UK, made an AI robot Abigail Bailey its “principal headteacher.”
She helps headmaster Tom Rogerson with staff, students, and school rules.
Works like ChatGPT, answering typed questions.
Another robot, Jamie Rainer, helps teachers with tech.
AI won’t replace teachers — it only supports learning.
