As many as 800 students from various universities in Indonesia were selected to participate in a training program on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) organized by Google, entitled Google Student Ambassador.
The selected students have passed a rigorous selection process that filtered 12,000 applicants from 763 universities in Indonesia.
"So, students in Indonesia must submit video interviews , in which they convey their visions for when they are selected. Second, they are also given an essay challenge, which must be assessed using the Gemini feature," said Google Indonesia Communications Manager Feliciana Wienathan in Jakarta on Monday.
Students selected as Google Student Ambassadors have the opportunity to receive generative AI training and private mentoring with a team of experts at Google, exclusive leadership training and workshops, and access to the Generative AI Leader Certification program.
The program, which will run for one year, encourages participants to disseminate information about the positive use of AI in education.
"We hope this will be beneficial for them because they are agents of change , leaders of change , and therefore leaders who bring about change. Furthermore, we hope to see more positive use of AI, especially in the fields of education and learning," said Feliciana.
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Google, through its Gemini AI app, offers several features to support students' learning, such as Guided Learning, which acts as a personal AI assistant. This feature breaks down concepts step by step and adapts to students' needs, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of a topic.
Gemini also offers integrated visual learning by incorporating high-quality images, diagrams, and even YouTube videos directly into responses. This feature is designed to aid understanding of difficult topics.
To support exam preparation, Gemini is equipped with an Exam Prep feature that can create flashcards and custom study guides from student materials to strengthen understanding and prepare for various exams.
