Harvard’s $699 startup bootcamp offers AI avatars of its instructors

Harvard Business School is incorporating AI-generated instructor avatars into its entrepreneurship bootcamp. These avatars, developed by HeyGen, aim to offer personalized feedback to a larger number of participants in the online program.
Key takeaways
- AI avatars are being used for personalized feedback in education
- Harvard's bootcamp utilizes HeyGen technology for instructor avatars
- This expands access to educational resources through AI
- Expect more AI-driven personalized learning experiences
Why it matters
This development signals a growing trend of AI being used for scalable, individualized support in educational and professional development. For AI users, it highlights opportunities for more accessible, AI-driven mentorship and skill-building resources.
