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He spent around eight hours reading information about UNLV, reciting questions for students, and talking about himself.
AI Media Lab used the recordings and 3D images of Whitfield to create his avatar.
The virtual mentor was then unleashed on the lucky UNLV students.
I couldnt foresee any risks, so I immediately loaded him up.
Seconds later, the digital prez appeared on my laptop screen.
Programming education
Virtual Whitfield tried to accommodate my every need.
I was, however, unnerved by his advice on finding love.
I am not currently married, he said.
Perhaps I shouldnt be too critical.
Id much rather bare my soul to a hot AI therapist.
HT:Chris Gilliard
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
