< Previous50 edge_september 2023 ChatGPT: A shortcut to cheating? C hatGPT, OpenAI’s brainchild, came in like a whirlwind, taking every sector by storm. Panic had set in the education sector when almost every institute head and teacher believed that this tool would be the ultimate one for kids to cheat on assignments and projects. In a matter of weeks, schools around the world, especially in the West, had blocked access to OpenAI’s website. The concerns were valid, given the model’s uncanny ability to generate coherent essays and answers. The initial wave of resistance highlighted the need to address the ethical implications of AI in education. This seems to have made an impact on the industry, with leading innovators finding alternative ways to use the tool and make the best use of this opportunity. Over the past couple of months, my inbox has been flooded with newsletters and news touting AI- fuelled learning. This is not limited to schools and universities. Some innovative AI-powered learning technology also promises to improve workforce development. Though the bans were prominent in the Western world, other parts of the world were more receptive, with some nations choosing to focus on its benefits rather than its negative impact. For instance, India established its first-ever artificial intelligence school, which will be used in several facets of education, such as curriculum design, individualised learning, assessment, and student support. In the region, the UAE is making significant strides, with the country’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office even announcing a competition for the creation of ChatGPT-based educational tools that teachers can use to design individualised lesson plans for pupils. In collaboration with the Digital School, one of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the competition centres on the creation of comprehensive lesson plans encompassing all essential components that augment the efficacy of teaching. Despite the panic and bans, many institutions are now encouraging students to use ChatGPT with several provisions, of course. Presently, universities and schools are exploring ways to integrate AI, including ChatGPT, into their curriculum. A CNN report noted that educators from various institutions transitioned from outright bans to advocating the responsible use of AI tools. Like a pendulum swinging, the approach to ChatGPT is currently going back and forth with pros and cons. By Arya Devi Commercial Editor, edge “Like a pendulum swinging, the approach to ChatGPT is currently going back and forth with pros and cons” We break down some of the insights and trends from the tech industry backlogwww.edgemiddleeast.com provocative. innovative. insightful. the voice of the digital revolution FOR ENQUIRIES Priyanka Pillai Group Commercial Manager, edge T: +971 4 444 3399 M: +971 52 576 0260 E: priyanka.pillai@itp.com AD_Edge_205x275_Approved.indd 131/07/2023 10:35Next >