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Texts from Willie: K-State's new AI virtual assistant program helps students get connected on campus
The university launched its Willie the Wildcat virtual assistant program in January 2025 -- a targeted AI tool available 24/7 for first-time freshmen and transfer students on the Manhattan and Salina campuses. Not only can students ask the Willie chatbot questions, K-State has a set of pre-programmed messages that are texted directly to students throughout the semester....