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Hello, blog readers! Today, I wanted to share with you what I have been studying about artificial intelligence, otherwise commonly known as simply AI, tools and resources. Lately these, it seems as AI services are everywhere we look, where built into our computers and phones in the form of helpful virtual assistants, in our social media apps, advertisement algorithms, our businesses, shopping, deliveries, and entertainment. Although AI seems like a recent trend over the past few months, the truth is AI software is used in a wide variety of resources and services in society, much more often than we may be aware of using in everyday life. At present time, it is becoming increasing more common for AI software to no only be promoted heavily by tech companies, but there is a push for the increased incorporation of AI technology into different areas of society, such as in education at different grade levels and across a wide variety of professional fields, businesses and hobbies.
When reflecting upon my personal experience with AI technology, I would say that my overall engagement and usage of AI has been rather minimal prior to my proactive exploration of AI within this post. I use spellcheck and predictive text in my writing at times, I use Alexa the Android Assistant when asking her questions is easier than typing them out due to my vision disability, and when I use Google Chrome for everyday tasks, Google’s AI-produced answers are the results which automatically appear at the top of the screen, for better or for worse. In my employment and educational histories, neither of my previous employers nor my teachers required AI implemented into my work responsibilities and school tasks. Thus far, I have not had much personal experience overtly using AI, but I am taking the chance this wee to explore the capabilities of AI technology, to proactively familiarize myself with the technology should I need the tools in my future librarian profession and other responsibilities.
Exploring ChatGPT
The AI technology I chose to explore for this assignment was ChatGPT, an language processing AI which responds to user prompts with detailed written essays and conversations made in order to mimic human typing. I selected this particular AI as I am a university student, it is one that is commonly utilized by other students for creative writing prompts and essay summaries, either to be incorporated into classroom work or forbidden for use by teachers. I felt it was worth exploring ChatGPT in order to better understand its appeal and to have a basic understanding of the AI’s features in-case I am asked to use the technology in my future workplace as part of my responsibilities. I entered a few prompts into ChatGPT, such as asking it to ne about historical figures, such as Mary Shelley, to tell me facts about animals, such as about dogs, and to create a story based on a few general word suggestions for prompts. I have to say found it impressive how extensive and detailed could make its replies from only a few short words entered.
Image source: Personal Photos of Lizzy Prain, Created Via ChatGPT. Image source: Personal Photos of Lizzy Prain, Created Via ChatGPT. Image source: Personal Photos of Lizzy Prain, Created Via ChatGPT. Image source: Personal Photos of Lizzy Prain, Created Via ChatGPT.
Conclusion
After examining the features of the site, I can understand its
popularity with others, the prompts allow for help with generating creative writing
prompts, organizing essay thoughts, and sparking innovation for site users. I found
the AI to have user-friendly functions and interface, and its incredible how
quickly it returns with detailed stories, essays and conversations based on
user suggestions. Its understandable how people become accustomed to using ChatGPT
for their workplace and schoolwork alike, I’d go so far as to say AI tech has
an almost addictive quality to it as it allows for such quick and simple solutions
to work tasks across society. However, after exploring ChatGPT, I have to
admit, I prefer not to use it when I don’t have to, as the responses always
have an “off” quality to their words. I could find pieces of information that
were incorrect, such as response concerning the health and lifespan of large
dogs for example, or a barebones, robotic response to an essay about historical
figures, that lacks a human touch, qualities that it clear that the writing is
from a person’s perspective and knowledge. I know AI is used in nearly all corners
of society nowadays, and is very beneficial as work tool and aid, but I
personally dislike the idea of ChatGPT being used in place of writing essays
and books instead of an actual person. I know AI is more or less here to stay
for a long time, that is used every day in little ways across different careers
on various devices, but I don’t think AI, such as ChatGPT replace the hard and creativity
of artists, authors and students in our world. After exploring AI tools this
week, I find that AI can be very impressive with the advancements it has made
in a fairly short amount of time, AI should be an asset, not a replacement for the
work of human beings. I feel strongly that no matter how trendy and flashy AI
is right now in society, there should be regulations and balance in how it is incorporated
into education and the workplace in general.
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