City Bus Manager uses real-world OpenStreetMap (OSM) data to simulate public transportation in players’ actual cities, creating a strong emotional connection and sense of responsibility. Similar games like Global Farmer and NIMBY Rails use OSM to allow players to manage farms or rail systems in familiar locations.
Read MoreAt Colby College, Michael Yankoski, a postdoctoral fellow at the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence, is leading an innovative project called CompHuSim. This simulation uses large language models to create virtual characters, or "sims," with distinct personalities and social networks.
Read MoreLast semester, I used a simulation for the first time in my decade-long teaching career, and the experience was transformative. Initially hesitant, I found that simulations could enhance both teaching and learning by offering practical, modern experiences that better prepare students for their careers.
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