:duck:CS50 implemented an AI-based virtual duck using OpenAI's APIs.
:computer:The virtual duck is a chatbot that provides assistance to CS50 students.
:question:The duck follows a set of guidelines provided by CS50 to generate appropriate responses.
:speech_balloon:The rubber duck debugging method is used to help students think through their code.
:globe_with_meridians:The virtual duck has been deployed to over 115,000 students and teachers worldwide.
What is the purpose of the virtual duck?
—The virtual duck provides assistance to CS50 students by answering questions related to CS50 and computer science.
How does the rubber duck debugging method work?
—The rubber duck debugging method involves explaining your code to a rubber duck or an inanimate object to help clarify your thoughts and identify errors.
What are the benefits of using OpenAI's APIs?
—OpenAI's APIs allow developers to leverage powerful language models to build AI-based applications and services.
How many students and teachers have the virtual duck been deployed to?
—The virtual duck has been deployed to over 115,000 students and teachers worldwide.
Can the virtual duck provide code solutions to students?
—No, the virtual duck is programmed to follow a set of guidelines provided by CS50 and does not provide code solutions to students.
00:17CS50 has implemented an AI-based virtual duck using OpenAI's APIs for providing assistance to students.
01:18The rubber duck debugging method is used to help students think through their code and clarify their thoughts.
02:52The virtual duck has been deployed to over 115,000 students and teachers worldwide.
06:41OpenAI's Chat API, embeddings API, and Assistant API are used in implementing the virtual duck.
10:49Prompt engineering techniques are utilized to guide the virtual duck's responses.
