Big Technology Podcast The Professor Who Required His Students Use ChatGPT In Class — With Ethan Mollick
Jul 26, 2023
Ethan Mollick, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and author known for his insights on generative AI, explores the transformative role of AI in education and the workplace. He discusses his bold decision to have students use ChatGPT, highlighting both its potential to enhance learning and the challenges it presents, such as plagiarism. Mollick dives into the slow evolution of educational systems and how AI can drive significant change, while balancing productivity benefits against the risks of job displacement in corporate settings.
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AI's Broad Impact
- AI is a general-purpose technology impacting many areas, like the internet or steam power.
- Consumer use of AI like ChatGPT may decline, but its impact on work is more significant.
Students Using LLMs as Tutors
- Alex Kantrowitz observed students using LLMs to understand concepts not fully covered in class.
- They used it as a supplementary learning tool to fill educational gaps.
Embrace AI in Education
- Address cheating concerns but focus on AI's potential.
- Require AI in classes to explore diverse applications beyond cheating, like tutoring and demo creation.