Students, teachers and lifelong learners now have a new artificial intelligence-powered educational companion following the arrival of AskProf, a free AI chatbot developed by ABICS, on the Apple App Store.
The launch marks another step in the growing application of artificial intelligence in education, offering users an opportunity to explore AI-assisted learning through a digital platform designed around educational interaction.
Known as AskProf, the application seeks to bring the convenience of an AI-powered educational assistant closer to learners, providing a platform through which users can ask questions, explore academic subjects and seek explanations to support their understanding.
With artificial intelligence increasingly reshaping how knowledge is acquired, shared and applied, educational chatbots such as AskProf represent an emerging approach to making learning more interactive, flexible and accessible.
The availability of AskProf as a free application is particularly significant at a time when students and educators are exploring affordable digital tools to complement conventional teaching and learning methods.
Reacting to the approval of the application for placement on Apple’s App Store, Professor Adedeji Badiru, the creator of AskProf, expressed relief and described the development as a significant endorsement of the app’s educational value.
“It gives me a sense of relief after the uncertainty of acceptance by Apple. Getting AskProf approved for placement in the App Store is a demonstration and confirmation of the universal value of AskProf as an altruistic addition to the education landscape everywhere. I expect AskProf to continue to attract students as a valuable student companion, thereby contributing to educational accomplishments,” Professor Badiru said.
For learners, AI-powered educational assistants offer the potential to support independent study, encourage curiosity and provide additional opportunities to engage with unfamiliar concepts beyond the classroom.
For teachers and other education professionals, such technology could also serve as a supplementary resource for exploring ideas, developing learning materials and stimulating academic discussions.
The introduction of AskProf reflects the broader movement towards technology-driven education, in which artificial intelligence is increasingly being explored as a means of expanding access to information and supporting personalised learning experiences.
Although AI tools are not substitutes for qualified teachers, verified academic resources or independent critical thinking, their growing presence in education offers new possibilities for strengthening digital literacy and encouraging self-directed learning.
AskProf is now available free of charge on the Apple App Store, giving users of compatible Apple devices an opportunity to explore the educational application.
