Georgia Tech's Jill Watson Outperforms ChatGPT in Real Classrooms | Newswise

Georgia Tech researchers have developed an enhanced version of their AI teaching assistant Jill Watson that significantly outperforms OpenAI's ChatGPT in educational settings.

The latest iteration of Jill Watson, created by Georgia Tech's Design Intelligence Laboratory, integrates ChatGPT technology while maintaining strict content validation to deliver accurate, course-specific responses. Testing across over 600 students in Georgia Tech's online computer science program revealed remarkable improvements in both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes compared to standard AI assistants.

• Superior accuracy: Jill Watson achieved 75-97% accuracy on educational content versus OpenAI's Assistant at just 30%, while producing significantly less harmful or confusing content
• Enhanced learning experience: Students with access to Jill Watson reported stronger perceptions of teaching presence and showed improved academic performance with more A grades
• Scalable impact: The system is expanding to technical colleges and partnering with Wiley publishing to potentially reach thousands of classes worldwide
• Safety-first design: Unlike general AI chatbots, Jill Watson only responds using verified course materials and includes built-in content moderation systems