In the world of technology, something exceptional has just happened. ChatGPT, an online program, has passed a Higher Level English Leaving Certificate exam with flying colours, achieving an overall mark of 77%, or an H3, a B2 under the old system.
The Sunday Times submitted questions from both 2022 papers to this AI program, and it responded in a matter of seconds. It was then marked by a current official Leaving Cert examiner.
In the wake of this news, English teacher Conor Murphy has raised some serious concerns. He expressed the potential for AI to create immense pressure on teachers in the years to come. Additionally, he said that if a capable student were to use the program, nothing would stop it from receiving a top grade.
ChatGPT is a platform developed by Irish startup Stim AI, with the aim of helping students compose answers to exams. They have devoted countless hours to integrating this comprehensive program with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence to create personalized answers in a short span of time.
As for Conor Murphy, they are a Leaving Cert English examiner for the past decade and a foremost leader on all matters related to the teaching of English. They have extensive knowledge in this field, as well as medical, social and media studies. They are a passionate advocate of technological advancement in education and the advancement of equality and diversity. Murphy is now a stalwart pillar in the future of the education landscape.
