The Power and Potential of Large Language Models

Large language models, like Chat GPT, are being applied in various innovative ways across different fields. They have the ability to gather and analyze data for academic research, making it easier and more accessible. This raises questions about the necessity of human subjects in research. In an exploration of whether human experts, mechanical Turkers, or Chat GPT perform better in a specific test, Chat GPT actually outperformed both human experts and Turkers. This demonstrates the power and potential of large language models in social science research.