Tallinn University recently hosted a dynamic Multiplier Event for the Erasmus+ project "OREO: To chatbot in higher Education or not to chatbot?". Held at the university’s Narva Road campus , the event brought together 45 participants, mainly educators and students, to explore the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and chatbots in higher education.

Led by Professor Mart Susi, the session provided a critical platform for discussing the future of AI tools in academic settings. The event focused on the project's core objectives: engaging in open conversations about the challenges, ethical implications, and possibilities that chatbots present for modern learning environments.

Key highlights and discussions

The event featured a presentation by Professor Susi followed by an in-depth focus group discussion. Participants examined whether AI integration is merely a technological trend or a fundamental shift in educational rhetoric, this is a question that has become part of their daily lives.

Feedback from the event was positive, with attendees emphasizing that AI is highly relevant to their current academic reality. The discussions highlighted that frequent engagement with these topics helps students better comprehend the complex issues surrounding AI. As noted in the event’s conclusion, "It is always important to learn from examples and practices".