Socratic AI is an educational technology application designed to assist students with their homework across a wide range of subjects. Utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing, the app aims to help users understand and solve academic problems. It functions as an all-in-one homework helper, capable of providing detailed explanations, curated search results, and links to relevant videos to deepen student comprehension.
Originally launched as a web product in 2013, with an accompanying app released in 2016, Socratic was acquired by Google in March 2018. While some sources indicate that the original Socratic platform was discontinued or integrated into the main Google app, the Socratic AI app continues to be available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, maintaining its functionality as a free, AI-powered learning tool.
Key capabilities of Socratic AI include a "Scan Math Solver" feature, allowing users to photograph problems for instant assistance. Beyond mathematics, it supports various subjects, providing comprehensive resources for high school and university-level coursework. The app's core strength lies in its ability to leverage AI to search the web for relevant educational content and present it in an accessible format, fostering a better understanding of complex topics.