MOUNTAIN VIEW, California — Tynker, the leading game-based coding platform that has engaged over 100 million kids, proudly presents “Tynker Copilot.” Leveraging the capabilities of large language models (LLM), Tynker Copilot trains young innovators between the ages of 6 and 12. It provides a seamless interface for these budding developers to transform their ideas into visual block code for apps and games. Additionally, when exploring existing projects, children benefit from the tool’s ability to explain block code snippets, ensuring deeper understanding. Tynker Copilot allows children to develop confidence while working with ai, laying a solid foundation for their future. With this release, coding education takes an important step forward.
Large Language Models (LLM) have been prominent in text-based programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. However, its application to visual block coding, the primary introduction to programming for many children, had not yet been explored. Tynker is the first to bridge this gap. Our latest integration allows kids to quickly turn their ideas into block code, streamlining their initial coding experience.
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