Macquarie University Pilots AI Chatbot Tutoring for Psychology Subjects
Macquarie University has announced it is substituting traditional in-person psychology tutorials with AI chatbot tutoring for two subjects. The university says the move is part of a broader effort to explore how generative AI can support student learning at scale. The chatbot will handle tasks typically covered in tutorials, such as answering questions, guiding students through concepts, and providing feedback on assignments.
University officials say the pilot aims to assess whether AI can provide consistent, on-demand support to students outside of regular class hours. The initiative comes as universities worldwide grapple with how to integrate AI tools responsibly, balancing concerns about academic integrity with the potential for improved access to learning resources.
The pilot is being closely watched by educators and policy makers, as it represents one of the more structured attempts to embed conversational AI into core curriculum delivery rather than supplementary use.