Would robot teachers be better than humans? A headmaster in West Sussex has just appointed one to advise him, and is encouraging other schools to follow his example.
Meet your new headteacher: an AI chatbot
Bot boost: "Abigail Bailey" can answer questions and draw up a seven-point plan. Glossary
ChatGPT - An Artificial Intelligence chatbot released in November 2022.
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a mental health condition that can cause above-normal levels of energetic and impulsive behaviours.
Curriculum - The subjects studied at school or during a course.
Bill Gates - Founder and former CEO of Microsoft, the company responsible for popularising household computers in the 80s (and still one of the major global tech companies). His house on the shores of Lake Washington is called Xanadu 2.0. It took seven years to build and is seen as an early example of a smart home.
Indoctrination - Repeating an idea to someone until they accept it without challenging it.
Inculcating - Instilling an idea in someone by repeating it over and over again.