Educational digital assistants, designed to provide both emotional and academic support, are becoming essential in learning environments. These tools, similar to Siri or Alexa but tailored for education, help manage student anxiety and enhance engagement. A review of 1,162 studies by Ortega-Ochoa et al. (2024) highlights the development and effectiveness of these empathetic digital teaching assistants.
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