NSWEduChat, an AI tool for Australian teachers in NSW

27 September 2024

Australian teachers in NSW, now have access to NSWEduChat, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, intended to help educators get a grip on AI tools:

The tool aims to provide additional support to staff in developing and delivering teaching experiences, easing workload demands, and empowering users to advance their AI skills in a safe environment.

The NSW Department of Education however urges caution while using the tool, reminding teachers the bot may not always be accurate, a government health warning, if ever there were one:

NSWEduChat can simulate many tasks that a human might perform but may not always be accurate. School leaders, teachers and trained, experienced employees in non-teaching positions should apply professional judgment when using NSWEduChat.

It sounds like NSWEduChat will eventually be available for students to use, something that is currently being trialled. A student roll-out will only happen once safety and privacy matters have been worked through.