https://msucerl.org/cmse101/tags/tutoring/Recent content in Tutoring on AI and Society CourseHugoen-usThu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/use-cases/1-2-ai-tutoring-systems/Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://msucerl.org/cmse101/use-cases/1-2-ai-tutoring-systems/<h1 id="ai-tutoring-systems">AI Tutoring Systems</h1> <h2 id="context--systems-architecture">Context &amp; Systems Architecture</h2> <p>AI tutoring systems have transitioned from rigid rule-based cognitive tutors to conversational platforms powered by large language models (LLMs). The most visible system is Khan Academy’s <em>Khanmigo</em>, introduced as a pilot in 2023. Khanmigo leverages foundational models (originally GPT-4, updated to GPT-4 Turbo and GPT-4o) bounded by system-level instructions that compel the AI to act as a Socratic guide rather than directly providing answers. The educational goal is to scale individual instruction to mitigate the post-pandemic learning loss.</p>