The submitted title is editorialized, I don't see anything that suggests Microsoft is using AI or computer vision or anything to "determine" student's emotions.

The submitted title is editorialized, I don't see anything that suggests Microsoft is using AI or computer vision or anything to "determine" student's emotions. It sounds like the "monsters" are just a tool that kids can use to help identify and communicate their feelings better. The teacher can poll for an emotional check-in and the kids choose the response that expresses how they're currently feeling.