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25 August 2026

Robot 'parent' trained by AI preparing teachers for conflict amid exodus from profession

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Robot 'parent' trained by AI preparing teachers for conflict amid exodus from profession

La Trobe University is preparing student teachers with an AI-trained robot called Fletch that has learned common gripes from parents.

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