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Artificial Intelligence: Panacea for your Higher Education Woes

#artificialintelligenceOct-13-2017, 20:35:13 GMT

A prospective student, looking forward to major in English, calls the financial aid office of her dream college. After two rings, an automated voice asks her what does she need help with. On her inquisitiveness about the financial aid procedure, the voice on the other end runs her through the nuances of the process in a systematic manner. Despite the student's repeated queries regarding the same thing, there is no sign of tiredness or irritation in the voice. The student, eventually, hangs up satisfied and pleased with the agent's efficiency. Imagine the same happening during the peak season in colleges.

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