Rubber Duck (AI)
Noun · AI & Machine Learning · Origin: 2022
Definitions
Using an LLM as a rubber duck — explaining your bug to ChatGPT or Claude instead of a plastic duck. The AI actually responds, which is either more helpful or more distracting depending on the quality of the response.
In plain English: Using an AI chatbot as your debugging partner — explaining your problem to it the way you would to a rubber duck, except this duck can actually talk back and suggest solutions.