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.

52:26

Episode guests

Ethan Mollick

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

2min

AI's Transformative Role in Education

14min

The Slow Evolution of the Education System and Global Change Potential

2min

Navigating AI in the Workplace

17min

Exploring Claude: Anthropic's Advanced AI Model

2min

Navigating AI's Double-Edged Sword

8min

Understanding Accuracy and Hallucination in AI Applications

2min

Exploring the Future of AI and the Concept of Brain Chips

3min

Ethan Mollick is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton business school and writes One Useful Thing on Substack. He is one of the world’s foremost researchers on practical applications of generative AI and is an immensely engaging speaker. Professor Mollick joins Big Technology Podcast for a vibrant discussion of how AI changes schoolwork and office work, covering his decision to make his students use ChatGPT in class. Tune in for a insight-packed interview that will illuminate where the field is heading.

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