Questão 59 - CESUPA Medicina 2024

READ THE TEXT BELOW, THEN ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION.

 

The Implications of CHAT GPT on the Education Sector

ChatGPT, an AI-based language model, has the potential to revolutionize the education sector by providing personalized learning experiences, virtual tutoring, writing assistance, language learning, content generation, accessibility, critical thinking opportunities, and collaborative learning opportunities. However, along with its advantages, potential disadvantages and ethical concerns are associated with using ChatGPT in education.

Among its negative implications, there is potential for inaccurate or biased information, once it generates text based on patterns learned from vast amounts of data. It may only sometimes provide reliable and up-to-date information, and educators should verify the accuracy and relevance of the information supplied by it. Another negative implication is the over-reliance on AI, which may lead to a reduction in critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. Learners may become dependent on it for answers and need to develop the skills to analyze information critically or solve problems independently. There are also ethical concerns associated with using such model in education, such as data privacy, security, and using it for illegal actions. It is vital to ensure that the use of it in education is done ethically and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Educators must, therefore, ensure that ChatGPT is used responsibly, properly considering its limitations and potential risks, and implement measures to mitigate them. It is essential to strike a balance between the benefits and limitations of ChatGPT in education to ensure its responsible and effective use for the benefit of learners.

(Excerpt taken from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/implications-chat-gpt-education-sector-shwetarani--1c)

 

Glossary:

concerns: preocupações

biased: influenciada

reliance: confiança

compliance: conformidade

In the text, one of the disadvantages of ChatGPT is “the over-reliance on AI”, which is related to the fact that