Designing an AI-Powered Mentorship Platform for Professional Development: Opportunities and Challenges |
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| © 2023 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-71 Issue-4 |
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| Year of Publication : 2023 | ||
| Authors : Rahul Bagai, Vaishali Mane | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V71I4P114 | ||
How to Cite?
Rahul Bagai, Vaishali Mane, "Designing an AI-Powered Mentorship Platform for Professional Development: Opportunities and Challenges," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 71, no. 4, pp. 108-114, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V71I4P114
Abstract
This article examines the promising prospects and potential hurdles associated with the development of MentorAI, a conceptual AI-driven mentorship platform for professional growth yet to be actualized. The article explores the essential characteristics and technological underpinnings required for the successful creation and efficacy of the MentorAI platform in providing tailored mentorship experiences. The article highlights the transformative potential of MentorAI on various dimensions of professional growth, such as boosting career progression, nurturing skill development, and supporting a balanced work-life environment for professionals. MentorAI, through its AI-based approach, aspires to offer real-time guidance, resources, and assistance customized to each individual's specific needs and goals. Furthermore, the article examines the core technologies crucial to MentorAI's operation, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language comprehension. These technologies will empower the platform to process user inputs, deliver context-sensitive responses, and dynamically adjust to user preferences and objectives. The deployment of MentorAI presents potential challenges and ethical concerns, as with any groundbreaking technology. The article outlines critical issues like data protection, security, algorithmic bias, and moral quandaries concerning substituting human mentors with AI systems. Addressing these challenges proactively and deliberately is vital to ensure a positive impact on users.
Keywords
Career Growth, Employee Engagement, Personalized Guidance, Skill Development, Virtual Mentor.
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