ChatGPT: The Future of Artificial Intelligence – The Egalitarian
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been the talk of the town for quite some time now, and in late November 2021, OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, a human-like chatbot garnering a lot of attention. Powered by AI technology, ChatGPT is a language model capable of having natural-sounding conversations about a variety of topics. Users worldwide can communicate with the chatbot, ask questions, and seek assistance with tasks such as composing emails, writing essays, coding, and calculations, among others.
Today, ChatGPT is used globally by individuals in various fields, including content creation, law, and website/app development, to name a few. The model's impressive capabilities in solving complex mathematical problems were also noted.
Despite its numerous benefits, the usage of ChatGPT comes with several challenges. The first and most significant challenge is privacy concerns. ChatGPT was trained with extensive amounts of data from the internet, including human conversations and records, which potentially compromise the confidentiality of information. Additionally, this characteristic raises concerns about copyright issues, as the model could access protected information without permission and potentially provide illegal or dangerous information. While OpenAI has implemented measures to protect the public from dangerous information and data, there have been reports of the model providing such information after being asked to provide it differently.
An additional challenge is the accuracy of information provided by ChatGPT. While the technology is excellent for everyday activities, such as obtaining information on familiar topics, there have been concerns about its accuracy in other areas. The model could potentially provide wrong information, which could result in people relying on the chatbot for medical advice, for example, and obtaining the wrong medication. As such, users must be aware of these flaws in the system and avoid using the technology for new topics. Seeking a second opinion from professionals before relying on the information provided by the chatbot is always advisable.
In conclusion, while ChatGPT is an exciting development in AI technology, adopting it comes with significant challenges. Privacy concerns, inaccurate information, and providing illegal or dangerous information are all challenges that need to be addressed to ensure the safety and protection of users and confidential information.
