Researchers Build AI Tutor Grounded in Course Materials

As students increasingly turn to artificial intelligence (AI) to help with coursework, some worry that their learning could be compromised. Three SCS researchers are working to counter this potential decline with an AI tool they hope will promote learning rather than hinder it.

TokenSmith is a citation-supported large language model (LLM) tutor that can be hosted locally on a user’s personal computer. The tutor only provides answers based on course materials, such as the textbook or lecture slides.