Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT are expected to bring big changes when it comes to education. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is at the forefront of this innovation, encouraging professors to incorporate ChatGPT and other AI models into their curriculum. The school has awarded US$10 million to professors looking to develop generative AI applications within the curriculum, and has given its staff free rein to create guidelines for its use.
Using generative AI, students can quickly summarize and explain information, making less time necessary for research and learning and more time to spend on creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and strategy. Generative AI can also help students generate fake case studies for projects, conduct preliminary research, and create personalized quizzes and self-assessments. One professor from HKUST Business School, Joon Nak Choi, is directing his business ethics classes to use ChatGPT for final essays, from generating topics to writing drafts.
Microsoft 365 Copilot will also have an impact on academic work and work in general, with the software being used by 600 customers in early access mode. It will be integrated into Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams, enabling students to save time and be more productive in completing
