And now AI: How are we responding?
The effects and impact of ChatGPT, a chatbot driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, are now being discussed and debated in the academe. As a language processing tool powered by AI, it can answer questions, compose emails, write essays, poems and even code. If AI can provide answers to academic tests, what other methods of assessment should we explore? How do we respond to these challenges?
Although still in its infancy with a limited set of data to work with, ChatGPT acknowledges its weaknesses. Given the ability of AI to provide general information, it only offers leads and ideas. It tells us that AI has not replicated the thought process of humans. And my conversation with ChatGPT has proven that.
Me: How do these emerging technologies, ChatGPT and Google Bard AI, affect Philippine education, and what can educators do about it?
“As a language model AI, I don’t have personal experiences or opinions, but here’s my answer:
The emergence of ChatGPT and Google Bard AI has the potential to greatly impact the Philippine education system.
ChatGPT: This technology can provide students with instant access to information. ChatGPT can also help teachers answer students’ questions, grade assignments and provide personalized feedback.
Google Bard AI: This technology can help educators create educational content that is engaging, interactive and relevant to students.
To address the impact of these technologies, educators can:
Embrace technology: Educators should take advantage of these technologies and incorporate them into their teaching methods.
Provide training: Educators should provide training to teachers and students on how to use these technologies.
Foster critical thinking: Educators should encourage students to develop the skills to evaluate the reliability and accuracy of information provided.”
As AI intends to make education more personalized, accessible, and engaging, this might decrease the critical thinking abilities and personal interaction with humans. It is important to be aware of these potential challenges and to take steps to address them.
Me: What are the negative implications of these new technologies for education?
Accessibility and equity: Not all students may have equal access to these technologies.
Job losses: The increased use of AI in education could lead to job losses for teachers and other educational professionals.
Privacy and security concerns: The use of personal data and student information in educational technology raises serious privacy and security concerns.
Technical challenges: The integration of new technology into the classroom may bring technical difficulties and limitations.
Limited personal interaction: The use of technology in education could lead to a decrease in personal interaction between students and teachers.”
Given these issues, should we be compelled to revisit our current approaches in teaching to make sure students are given equal access and opportunity?
Me: How do we ensure that learning is still achieved?
“Here are a few strategies that can help: Maintain a human-centered approach: This should not replace the human element entirely.
Encourage creativity and innovation: AI technologies can support the learning process, but they should not stifle creativity or discourage students from thinking outside the box.
Balance technology use with hands-on experiences: Hands-on experiences and real-world applications is an important part of the learning process.
Foster a growth mindset: Emphasize the importance of a growth mindset and encourage students to view challenges and mistakes as opportunities for growth.”
Hands-on experience and application to the real word are highly emphasized as vital components of learning. Combining AI technologies can help our students prepare and respond to the future work environment.
Me: How will creatives be impacted by AI?
“The creative industries, such as art, design, music and writing, are less likely to be directly impacted by AI in the same way that some other industries might be.
Content creation: AI can already generate basic text and images.
Artistic tools: AI may also lead to new tools and techniques for artists and designers.
Inspiration: AI can also serve as a source of inspiration for creatives, by providing new insights, patterns and possibilities that may not have been otherwise apparent.”
This can still be taken in a positive light if treated as tools to develop, explore and experiment ideas and concepts – and not as an end in itself. It can be treated as part of the creative process, not the end product. Me: What about the issue of intellectual property? “The issue of intellectual property and AI is an important and complex one that is still being sorted out. In general, AI-generated content is considered to be the property of the person or entity that created the AI system, but there are a number of legal and ethical considerations that must be taken into account.
Ownership of AI-generated content: Some argue that the person who created the content should be considered the author, while others argue that the AI system should be considered the creator.
Copyright: In many countries, copyright laws are designed to protect the rights of human authors, and it is unclear how these laws will apply to AI-generated content.
Attribution: Even if the ownership of AI-generated content is clear, the issue of attribution remains a challenge.
Responsibility: If AI systems generate content that infringes on someone else’s intellectual property or causes harm in some way, who should be held responsible?
Given these complex issues, it is important for policymakers, legal experts and others to work together to create a clear and fair framework for intellectual property and AI.
In discussing possible impact of AIdriven technologies in education, we should include the issues on equitable access to information, how AI can complement and enhance human creativity and the importance of using them ethically and productively.