Harvard's AI Video Teachers Look a Little "Creepy" — Students Love Them Anyway

Harvard Business School's bootcamp uses AI-generated video doubles of real instructors to help students practice pitching ideas. NYT reporter Sarah Kessler noticed an unnatural frozen smile on the digital version of professor Jeff Bussgang. He called it "a little creepy" but said, "My students love it." Despite the awkward visuals, participants enjoyed the experience — suggesting people may accept imperfect AI faster than the technology improves.