The future is here: the first lecture in Ukraine by artificial intelligence avatar Daryna was held at Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University

On April 11, 2025, the educational space of Volodymyr Dahl East Ukrainian National University hosted an event that has already gone down in the history of Ukrainian education – the first lecture in Ukraine delivered by an artificially created avatar based on artificial intelligence.

This innovative event was organized by the Department of Public Administration, Management and Marketing, opening a new page in the introduction of digital technologies in the educational process.

AI avatar Daryna gave a mini-lecture on “The Past and Future of AI Avatars”, demonstrating a new approach to the interaction between teachers and students. The event attracted a wide audience: educators from different parts of Ukraine joined it, both representatives of higher education and independent educational initiatives working outside the formal system.