Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a topic of discussion for decades, but it was not until recently that the public could see this technology's true capabilities.
OpenAI's introduction of ChatGPT, a chatbot that can generate sophisticated responses to prompts, has changed the game for many industries.
For instance, ChatGPT is a game-changer for app developers. It has enabled them to publish working applications (though many are deemed sketchy) just weeks after their initial release.
Now for youngsters online, this new program is something of use. Just after ChatGPT went public, the hashtag #chatgpt had over 578 million views on TikTok, with users sharing videos of the tool writing papers and some openly publicizing cheating. As more students become accustomed to technology, schools are starting to take notice.
A Challenge for the System
Professors are now redesigning their courses to include more oral exams, group projects, and handwritten rather than typed assessments. Public school systems in New York City and Seattle have banned the tool from school Wi-Fi networks and devices to prevent cheating, but students can easily access ChatGPT.
However, colleges and universities have been hesitant to prohibit the AI tool because they are still determining whether such a move would be effective and want to maintain academic freedom.
As a result, ChatGPT has been at the top of many universities' priority lists, with administrators forming task forces and holding university-wide discussions to address the tool, with much of the advice focusing on technology adaptation.
Divided Opinion
While some educators are concerned about the potential for cheating, others see ChatGPT as an opportunity to redesign learning and incorporate it into their lessons. They don't believe ChatGPT will replace human teachers; instead, they see it as a way to improve learning and critical thinking.
The idea is for students to write text with the bot and edit it to find mistakes or improve it. As a result, professors are looking to replace take-home, open-book assignments with in-class assignments, handwritten papers, group projects, and oral exams.
Wired reports that some educators also believe that ChatGPT is not breaking education but bringing attention to how the system is already broken.
They say that making content mastery the primary goal of education is a problem. Instead, learning should be about breaking the cycle of poverty from one generation to the next, making people more self-aware and self-confident, and offering a stronger sense of control over their own lives and the lives of their communities.
Recently, ChatGPT has grabbed attention with its ability to pass an MBA exam with a B/B grade. This AI bot has created a buzz amongst entrepreneurs, business professionals, and teachers alike, who are curious to see how this bot will change the future.
ChatGPT can revolutionize how we learn and teach, but it's also essential to consider the potential negative consequences. It's up to educators, policymakers, and technology developers to work together to find a balance between the benefits and drawbacks of this powerful tool.
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