By Clarissa Piqani
March 31, 2023
The future of AI starts with ChatGPT.
ChatGPT is a technological achievement in the virtual world. With its vast knowledge base, it is capable of generating almost any response to a wide range of questions and prompts.
In fact, the previous two sentences were written by ChatGPT itself. This major step forward in technology is an achievement that will forever change the course of human history.
One of the aspects of ChatGPT is its ability to learn from vast amounts of data. It trains on large amounts of data. The AI (artificial intelligence) analyzes the various patterns and relationships between words and phrases. Using the analysis, it generates responses that pertain to the request of the user. The response is not only accurate through intense research, but it is also context-sensitive as per the users request.
ChatGPT is not designed for just one specific task. This AI can be used towards anything, from writing fanfiction to even being customer service bots. The possibilities that ChatGPT can reach are endless. That is what makes it so impossible to comprehend to some people. Where there is uncertainty, there is fear.
For example, The New York City Public School in early January. There were various concerns, but the overall reason was the fear of cheating. Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia banned ChatGPT on all county-issued devices in January. Furthermore, Montgomery County schools in Alabama have restricted access to the rights as well. With concerns about plagiarism and the possibility of cheating, OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is planning on releasing a software to determine if text is generated by the AI bot. However, it is still a work in progress and there is much work to be done before it is complete.
It can be argued that the pros outweigh the cons in this scenario. As mentioned before, the bot can be used as customer service. If a device is broken, instead of waiting on the phone for hours at a time, simply ask ChatGPT on how to fix the problem. It can increase productivity and creativity by providing prompts as per the user's request. Do you need to write a fantasy story and don’t know the general plot? Ask ChatGPT to give you a “plot for a fantasy story with a happy ending.” The more it is used, the more it is being fed information to learn and improve off of.
As with any piece of new technology, it is advised to exercise caution. Although the AI itself features built-in regulations and restrictions, users are able to let their creativity expand and their minds be enlightened. ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize the way humans can communicate and interact with technology, making our lives easier and more efficient than ever before.
Meet the Writer!
Clarissa Piqani, class of 2023, is a News Editor for the Dedham Mirror. They are an avid fanatic of escape rooms. They also love to keep up with U.S. politics.
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