In a recent interview, Noam Chomsky, an American philosopher and linguist, called ChatGPT, a sophisticated artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI, “essentially high-tech plagiarism” and “a technique of evading learning.” Additionally, he stated that it is “a symptom that the educational system is failing” when kids use advanced technology to avoid learning.
In the context of the future of academic essays and the increasing popularity of ChatGPT, Chomsky voiced his opinion. He was talking to the host of the EduKitchen YouTube channel.
Professors have used various systems to catch plagiarism for years, the eminent linguist claimed, but as ChatGPT gains popularity, “it’s going to be more difficult since it’s simpler to plagiarise.” He added that the only way that chatbots like ChatGPT can benefit the educational system is by plagiarising.
Chomsky noted that if the classes aren’t engaging enough, students will gravitate towards high technology to avoid studying, equating the popularity of chatbots to that of smartphones.
Many kids, he claimed, “sit there talking on their iPhone. Making the class engaging is another option, in addition to banning iPhones as a solution.
Chomsky continued, “Students will discover ways out if the educational system doesn’t appeal to them, doesn’t interest them, doesn’t challenge them, and doesn’t motivate them to learn.
ChatGPT has generated a lot of discussion since it was introduced in November 2022, particularly in academic settings. According to a number of stories, students at both high schools and universities are use the chatbot created by OpenAI to do their assignments, research papers, and essays.
So it wasn’t shocking when recently in the US, public schools in New York and Seattle opted to disable ChatGPT on their WiFi networks and devices. Additionally, the prominent Parisian university Science Po has issued a stringent restriction on its use. ChatGPT has caused alarm among educational institutions even in India. RV University in Bengaluru forbade its students from using the chatbot last week.
Experts disagree on whether it ought to be outlawed, though. The effectiveness of the prohibition is uncertain, according to a Euronews report, because students can access ChatGPT using devices other than those provided by their schools. Furthermore, denying users access to a digital product whose usage is anticipated to increase in the future could
The New York Times analysis that argued against the ChatGPT ban stated that today’s students would graduate into a world populated by generative AI algorithms. To collaborate with these technologies, they will need to understand them, including their advantages and disadvantages, distinctive features, and blind spots.
