1. Starting this fall, Harvard University’s intro-level coding course CS50 will be taught by an AI instructor, aiming to achieve a 1:1 teacher-student ratio and personalized learning experiences.
2. CS50 staff is experimenting with GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 models, incorporating AI as an evolution of the course’s tradition of using new software tools.
3. While the decision to have an AI instructor is experimental, the hope is to free up time for course staff to interact with students one-on-one, although the reliability of AI-generated code remains a concern.
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Harvard’s CS50 course at Harvard University will have an AI instructor starting this fall. The goal is to approximate a 1:1 teacher-student ratio and provide personalized learning experiences. CS50 staff is currently experimenting with GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 models. While there are concerns about the reliability of AI-generated code, the aim is to free up staff time for meaningful interactions with students.
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Harvard’s CS50 coding course will now have an AI instructor, aiming for a 1:1 teacher-student ratio. The staff is experimenting with GPT 3.5 and GPT 4 models. The decision is experimental, and the reliability of AI-generated code remains a concern. However, the goal is to free up staff time for meaningful interactions with students.
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