Joe Slater

Academics from the University of Glasgow discuss their paper classifying ChatGPT's outputs as 'BS'. They explore AI communication nuances, language learning, ChatGPT's limitations, and the challenges of using AI in academia. The conversation dives into the shortcomings of AI models and the dangers of overhyping them, emphasizing the importance of human intelligence in problem-solving.

Michael Townsen Hicks, James Humphries, and Joe Slater, academics from the University of Glasgow and co-authors of the provocative paper 'ChatGPT is Bullshit,' dive into the shortcomings of AI like ChatGPT. They question its superficial understanding of language and ethics in academia. Discussing the philosophical implications, they dissect how AI-generated content differs from genuine human cognition. The trio raises concerns about AI's limitations in education, emphasizing the risks of over-reliance by students and the societal implications of these technologies.