Artificial Intelligence in Education Brings Change, ChatGPT: Transition from Controversy to Educational Innovation

Unlike in the past, ChatGPT is no longer just sparking academic controversies, but is now actively being integrated into classroom environments as part of educational reform, signaling a new understanding and application of generative artificial intelligence in the education sector.

Initially, many educators were concerned about potential misuse of ChatGPT in academics. However, over time, more open-minded educational professionals have begun to adopt this technology in academic assessments.

New Developments in Education by OpenAI

During the INSEAD Americas Conference, OpenAI's CEO Brad Lightcap announced a crucial initiative: establishing a team focused on educational purposes, actively entering the education market.

Recent studies have shown that artificial intelligence has tremendous potential in promoting children's learning and development. AI not only enhances children's understanding of AI concepts but also boosts their creativity and emotional control.

Despite challenges in privacy protection and age verification, the potential of AI in enhancing learning experiences and cultivating essential skills cannot be ignored. We must rationally face these emerging technologies, viewing them as advancements of the era rather than threats.

Beyond Traditional Paradigms: The Broad Impact of AI

AI, like other emerging technologies, is gradually changing public perspectives and behavior. These new paradigms are replacing old ways of thinking, leading us towards future innovation and progress.

How should we embrace AI technology in this era? Firstly, technology should inherently serve humanity rather than be deified. It is more appropriate to rationally face and use tools rather than blindly worship them. AI can be seen as the "dictionary" of our era. In the past, people may have worried that dictionaries would make people forget vocabulary or considered cars too dangerous, but such views mostly arise in the early stages of a new paradigm replacing an old one. When the old paradigm is deeply rooted and the new one is not fully formed, such concerns and criticisms are common. However, this does not mean that the new paradigm will fail; instead, it often marks the beginning of its replacement of the old paradigm.

The rise of TikTok is a similar example. Short videos as an emerging art form were initially not taken seriously by creators on traditional video platforms, and many audiences dismissed them, thinking TikTok was only suitable for children to watch. However, as TikTok's revenue is about to surpass Tencent, we can see that as a new paradigm, TikTok is gradually encroaching on the old market.

The same applies to issues with AI. There are no absolute bans or certain new technologies that should be prohibited because they might affect existing systems. All rules should serve human convenience and welfare. Therefore, once technology brings revolutionary innovations, past rules and models will inevitably be broken. We look forward to future developments and how OpenAI will use ChatGPT to bring us more surprising innovations.