Dossier
Gecko
Coverage of Gecko in the Nexus archive.
- California colleges spend millions on faulty AI systems: 'The chatbot is outdated’
California community colleges are spending millions on AI-powered chatbots to assist students with admissions and services, but students report inaccurate answers and outdated information. Contracts for these systems cost hundreds of thousands to millions annually, and some districts plan upgrades to more reliable AI platforms like ChatGPT-integrated systems.