EdSights Uses AI to Enhance Student Retention and Well-Being
EdSights combines Artificial Intelligence, behavioral science, and texting to allow institutions to hear the voices of their students at scale and ensure a path to success for all learners.
Artificial intelligence often feels more like buzzwords and confusion than concrete benefits. Despite the industry's hype about AI's potential to revolutionize our lives, the tangible impacts remain largely in the future, leaving many Americans more concerned than excited about this technological wave. The gap between AI's promise and reality underscores the need for clear demonstrations of how AI can enhance our present-day experiences.
Sisters and co-founders Carolina Recchi and Claudia Recchi are bridging this gap in higher education with their company EdSights. By using AI to text students regular well-being checks and offering immediate support for academic, financial, and personal issues, EdSights has helped reduce dropout rates and improve student retention at numerous universities. Their innovative approach shows how AI can be practically applied to solve real problems today, transforming student experiences and offering a blueprint for how AI can be a force for good in everyday life.
Read more in the Washington Post.