UW News
Chris (Yue) Fu
July 18, 2023
Learning from superheroes and AI: UW researchers study how a chatbot can teach kids supportive self-talk
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Researchers at the University of Washington created a new audio chatbot, Self-Talk with Superhero Zip, aimed to help children speak positively to themselves. This chatbot is “a ‘Sesame Street’ experience for a smart speaker.”