Discussions on proper AI use in schools in the future: Buffalo State Education Dean [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Holiday breaks have started or will soon start for local colleges and schools in WNY.    

When those students return to the classrooms, their teachers and instructors will try to make sure they are learning in the most effective way that eventually could involve artificial intelligence.

2 On Your Side looked at this complex issue of plugging AI into the learning process with someone who trains teachers for future generations.

Whether it was Captain Kirk or Captain Picard of the Next Generation, fans of the Star Trek shows could often see the crew of the Enterprise asking the starship’s computer for help in answering questions or commands. 

Dean Wendy Paterson of the Buffalo State University School of Education took notice as one of those fans, saying “Star Trek – computer – do this or do that. But it …