Embrace of A.I.: The Learning Ally

By RAYMUND CHUA

Artificial intelligence or A.I. has recently revolutionized its practical applications with its popularization as a multipurpose tool . Who would know that a bot could be your next door conversationalist?

A series of digital characters has set to dock a myriad of genius erudition. Befriending an A.I. is no longer a thing of the past. Bound to curiosity, inquisitiveness, and endless learning is a renowned A.I. software that we all know as ChatGPT.

The introduction of ChatGPT to the education sector has significantly changed the learning experiences of many students. In fact, their experiences in the use of the A.I. chatbot amplified the depth of their comprehension when it comes to various academic areas. “ChatGPT has helped me in accomplishing some of my homeworks, especially those that require technical explanations,” remarked Hannah Regaya. From homeworks to study material, the said chatbot is a versatile tool that caters to students vast array of knowledge

Developed by OpenAI last November 2022, ChatGPT is actually a sibling model to a lesser known software, InstructGPT, which was trained to follow very specific instructions through the utilization of certain keywords in prompts from users. This allows the software to provide detailed responses that are fully customized to the needs of the online user base in a near instant, becoming a widely successful tool that any student with a smartphone and internet could access freely. Instead of viewing it as a program that plagia - rizes, ChatGPT can be viewed as an automated text summarizer, according to Ralph Vincent J. Regalado, CEO and creator of Senti AI, a local provider of AI solutions and services. Regaya believes in the “work smart, not hard” mantra, there’s no saying that it has bad implications, when clearly, technology makes life easier.

Another student, Andrea Grace Layug said that she utilizes ChatGPT as a bridge for correcting her grammar. It is too good to be true but even great writers like Layug sometimes make small errors when it comes to writing. Once she enters the tech-driven conversational booth, her grammatical errors become accurate like it has gone through some sort of enchantment.

Every student would agree that they had a relatable moment and that is cramming in the least expected time. To cram is to embark on a pervasive encounter. “ChatGPT has helped me in my academics by assisting me in making short essays for an activity that I am cramming,” Eloissa Maligaya expressed her struggles on proper time management. Considering the stringent schedules she had to immerse, being an active student is not easy, but ChatGPT is sure to come to the rescue.

The stories of these brilliant minds exemplify how ChatGPT can turn struggles into opportunities. It proves that in ChatGPT, there is a way in the barrier, and every impediment is a sign of grit and diligence. Because it helps the students hand in hand in bridging their gaps, ChatGPT has empowered the knowledge of many students in the institution. ■