ChatGPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer and is an AI computer program created by OpenAI that can answer questions, write sentences, and even engage in a conversation. It was initially released as a prototype in Nov. 2022 and since then its popularity has grown exponentially due to its ease of use, its intelligence and its human-like conversations. It quickly gained the attention of organizations such as Buzzfeed and CNET, as well as general public users, who were both amazed and sometimes alarmed at what it is able to do.
Despite its potential to be highly useful in almost any field, there are still a few things to consider before using it. Firstly, ChatGPT is still just a baby and can be wrong in its predictions of the answers to questions. It is essential to use it as a tool to supplement learning and research rather than relying on it solely. Secondly, ChatGPT cannot tell the difference between fact and fiction, so it is important to verify the correctness of the information before trusting it. Lastly, ChatGPT also does not provide any links to the sources it used to answer the question, so it is important to double-check accuracy for peace of mind.
The OpenAI company was created by Elon Musk and team of some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence, including Yann LeCun, Yoshua Bengio, and Geoffrey Hinton. They specialize in natural language processing and machine learning, coding tools and language models to help machines understand how people communicate with each other. Their mission – to “solve intelligence, use it to make the world a better place” – is their motivation to continue to build new technologies.
Senator Chuck Schumer, D-NY, has spoken out against ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence programs, calling for a framework of rules that regulate it. He hopes this will protect the economy, society, and national security. In response, OpenAI has created a tool that can help detect and provide sources for ChatGPT answers. Other apps and AI detectors are also being developed to help people to see whether an article was written by the artificial intelligence or not.
In the midst of all this, many schools are banning ChatGPT or trying to find a way around it. Research and surveys conducted have indicated that over a third of college students are using it to help them with coursework or other extracurricular activities. Teachers, on the other hand, as avid users of the program, have been skeptical about its use as well.
ChatGPT is a growing technology and can be used for many things, from content creation to customer service. However, it is important to use it just as a supplement and not as a replacement for our own expertise. Furthermore, it is necessary to be wary and double-check any information the AI gives us before taking it as absolute truth. Then, with the right rules and regulations in place, ChatGPT can become a widely used tool in the near future.
