Is ChatGPT a boon or bane?

Editor's note: ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by artificial intelligence research laboratory OpenAI, has garnered a lot of attention in and outside the tech world. In just five days after it went public, ChatGPT hit the one million user mark. Interacting in a conversational way, it is capable of writing emails, scripts, academic papers, even poems, song lyrics or computer code, sparking discussions and raising concerns about the potential for the new technology. Is it a boon or bane? How will artificial intelligence reshape the world we live in? Readers have shared their opinions.

Bob

AI has the potential to change the way students learn. AI-powered educational technologies, such as adaptive learning software, can personalize the learning experience for each student based on their unique strengths and weaknesses. This can make learning more efficient, affordable and enjoyable.

George

Even the world's most powerful Quantum Computer system is far from being able to mimic the true power of the human brain; ChatGPT is more of a Tech advancement using pre-established intelligence. An example of a true revolution in tech would involve the ability to naturally innovate independent of human interactions.

Tim

The problem with ChatGPT is that it is not as reliable as people think it is. I mean, I tested it with some questions in my areas of expertise but it provided a lot of wrong information. So how can we trust what it says about things we have no idea of? Anyway, you can't always trust what it says.

Cathy

We should welcome AI, as it is going to change the world like never before. AI will take away mundane tasks from us so we can concentrate on our dreams, like space exploration, higher level research, making the world a better place or just enjoying our lives! We just need a better system of governance to help make this AI work in the interests of all the people in the world.

Linda

ChatGPT is an absolute game changer and is simply incredible. However, it can get very dangerous. If powerful AI like this is in the hands of wrong people, they can do some serious damage. So now it's up to us as a society to ensure that we use this technology responsibly and ethically.

Sam

Overdependence on AI can cause some professions to crumble fundamentally due to no longer needing to hone their skills in short term. What if students use AI for essay writing instead of thinking independently? What if artists create their work with the assistance of AI without their skills and creativity? Imagine a world like that.

Dave

AI is no doubt a big leap forward toward the future; however, I have to say it is very dangerous to release this sort of AI program without proper regulation. I only hope the government is fast working on laws regarding AI so that it could be used properly and responsibly.