Key Points
The university plans to employ an AI chatbot with the capabilities of ChatGPT, as an instructor in its renowned Computer Science 50: Introduction to Computer Science (CS50) course...
The instructors of the program have suggested that the AI teacher would be developed based on OpenAI's advanced GPT 3.5 or GPT 4 models, highlighting Harvard's commitment to leveraging state-of-the-art AI technology for educational purposes..
Our own hope is that, through AI, we can eventually approximate a 1:1 teacher:student ratio for every student in CS50, by providing them with software-based tools that, 24/7, can support their learning at a pace and in a style that works best for them individually, CS50 professor David Malan told The Harvard Crimson...
Providing support thats tailored to students specific questions has long been a challenge at scale via edX and OpenCourseWare more generally, with so many students online, so these features will benefit students both on campus and off...
The chatbot's diverse capabilities, ranging from generating computer code to composing poetry and essays, enticed users seeking its versatile functionality...
