Show HN: I built a "Socratic" AI to stop my daughter from copy-pasting homework

8 days ago

Qurio is an AI tutor that uses Socratic questioning to help children understand homework instead of providing direct answers.
Unlike most AI apps for kids, Qurio is a professional-grade reasoning engine designed for safety and education.
Qurio focuses on teaching children to think in systems, debug logic, and direct intelligence, preparing them for senior roles in the future.
The philosophy behind Qurio is that 'easy' is dangerous; it encourages mental effort to build understanding and cognitive strength.
Qurio's AI engine acts like a wise teacher, using Socratic loops to ensure deep understanding of core concepts.
Features include Deep Reasoner for logic, Walled Garden for security, and Growth Mirror for tracking cognitive development.
Cognitive Process Capsule (CPC) records the thinking journey, including logic, mistakes, and breakthroughs.
The Production Bridge allows children to transition from learning concepts with Qurio to producing results with large LLMs like ChatGPT.
The Socratic Loop involves inquiry, friction, and synthesis to ensure permanent understanding.
Testimonials highlight Qurio's effectiveness in fostering independent thinking and debugging skills.
First principles include deriving conclusions through Socratic loops, cognitive friction for learning, and a safety sandbox for pure reasoning.

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