Draft:Gauth
{{Unfocused|date=October 2024}}
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{{AFC comment|1=Unfocused draft. Safari ScribeEdits! Talk! 08:07, 2 October 2024 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=Updated content according to DoubleGrazing's advice, now is more focusing on the platform itself. (User talk:Black Tortoise Lake) 12:35, 28 July 2024 (UTC)}}
{{AFC comment|1=Please decide whether this is about the app or the company behind it, and focus solely on that. DoubleGrazing (talk) 05:51, 25 July 2024 (UTC)}}
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{{About|the Singaporean company|the monster in Dungeons & Dragons|Beholder (Dungeons & Dragons)#Variants and kin}}
{{Short description|none}}
{{Draft topics|internet-culture|software|technology}}
{{AfC topic|org}}
{{Infobox website
| name = Gauth
| caption = Gauth
| type = Education Technology
| company_type = Private
| language = English, Spanish (Español)
| founded = {{start date and age|November 2020}}
| industry = Education
| url = https://gauthmath.com/
| headquarters = Singapore
}}
Gauth, formerly known as Gauthmath.{{Cite web |date=2024-04-17 |title=ByteDance’s ‘AI homework helper’ Gauth soars in US education apps market |url=https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3259369/tiktok-owner-bytedances-ai-homework-helper-gauth-soars-us-education-apps-market-despite-political |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}, is an AI powered education platform to help students and learners solve problems and learn knowledge.
{{Infobox software
| developer = GAUTHTECH PTE. LTD
| released = {{start date and age|2020|12|15}}
| ver layout = stacked
| latest release version = {{multiple releases
| branch1 = Android
| version1 = Version: 1.42.1
| date1 = {{start date and age|2024|4|10}}.{{Cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.education.android.h.intelligence&hl=en&gl=US |title=Gauthmath - AI Homework Helper |work=Google Play Store }}
| branch2 = iOS
| version2 = Version: 1.44.0
| date2 = {{start date and age|2024|04|11}}{{Cite web |url=https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/gauthmath-ai-homework-helper/id1542571008 |title=Gauthmath - AI Homework Helper |work=iOS App Store |date=10 July 2024 |publisher=Apple}}
| branch3 = Chrome Extension
| version3 = Version: 1.0.5
| date3 = {{Start date and age|2023|4|27}}
| branch4 = Web
| version4 = Rolling
}}
| operating system = iOS, Android, Web platform
| genre = Education Technology,
Mathematical software
| website = {{url|1=https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/gauthmath-ai-homework-helper/id1542571008|2=iOS}} {{url|1=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.education.android.h.intelligence&hl=en&gl=US|2=Android}} {{url|1=https://www.gauthmath.com|2=Website}} {{url|1=https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/gauthmath-screenshot-home/aahodnigalncogkhfolddkmkklijeoap|2=Chrome Extension}}
| AsOf = May 2024
}}
History
In November 2020, Gauthmath was developed by GAUTHTECH founded in Singapore{{Cite web |last=Pelson |first=Jon |date=2024-04-22 |title=After TikTok, there's another app we should ban |url=https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/banning-tiktok-isnt-enough-look-at-gauth-too/ |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=The Spectator |language=en-US}} as a maths problems solver{{Cite web |title=China-developed AI apps gain foothold in US by helping kids do their homework |url=https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/china-developed-ai-apps-gain-foothold-in-us-by-helping-kids-do-their-homework/ar-BB1oG4si |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=www.msn.com}}
In October 2022, Gauthmath launched 1-on-1 math tutoring service (reported 24*7 available).
Late 2023, Gauthmath rebranded to Gauth{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Dashveenjit |date=2024-07-09 |title=AI revolution in US education: How Chinese apps are leading the way |url=https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/ai-revolution-us-education-how-chinese-apps-leading-the-way/ |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=AI News |language=en-GB}}.
Platform and Features
Gauth is an online platform which enables students at middle schools, high schools, and universities to ask, search, and receive explanations and answers to a wide range of math questions such as: algebra, geometry, words problem and etc.{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-05-08 |title=6 Best Math Problem Solver Apps - Educators Technology |url=https://www.educatorstechnology.com/2023/05/math-problem-solver-apps-to-help.html |access-date=2023-06-11 |language=en-US}}
= Function =
Gauth uses AI powered calculator (answer engine) and provides the answer with steps after the user uploads the question{{Cite web |date=2024-06-22 |title=China-developed AI apps gain foothold in US by helping kids do their homework |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-developed-ai-apps-gain-093000621.html |access-date=2024-07-01 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}
The platform searches for similar math problems in database and displays search results with answers if a math problem cannot be solved.
In case there is no similar question already asked, the user can submit the question and get the explanations and answers from a live tutor within 1-15 minutes.{{Cite web |title=Gauthmath App - A Free Online Math Problem Solver |url=https://www.mobileappdaily.com/app-review/gauthmath-math-problem-solver |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=MobileAppAaily |language=en}}
The platform offers 24*7 live tutor help with multi subjects, user may needs to pay for the live tutor services. As reported, Gauth offers payment of up to $1500 per month for tutors with expertise in math, chemistry, physics, or biology.{{Cite web |last=Baker-White |first=Emily |title=Millions Of Teens Are Using A Homework App From TikTok’s Chinese Parent Company |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white/2024/04/03/gauth-bytedance-tiktok-homework-app/ |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=Forbes |language=en}}
= Method =
A user can ask the question either using the keyboard or by snapping & uploading a photo taken with a mobile phone camera{{Cite web |date=2024-06-22 |title=China-developed AI apps gain foothold in US by helping kids do their homework |url=https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3267561/china-developed-ai-apps-gain-foothold-us-helping-kids-do-their-homework |access-date=2024-07-28 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}. An extension is also available for users who use Chrome browsers, allowing them to make screenshots and upload images to get answers.
Parent company
April 2024, Forbes and CBSNews reported Gauth and TikTok have same parent company,{{Cite web |title=Chinese TikTok owner ByteDance runs popular education app - CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chinese-tiktok-owner-bytedance-runs-popular-education-app-gauth/ |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} but there is no official confirming or responding to the news. As information shows on [https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/gauthmath crunchbase], Gauth is an individual private company, the APP is developed by GAUTHTECH
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