When my grandparents were students, cheating on assignments actually took effort. Today, you can simply enter your request into ChatGPT and it will output three separate essays on the same topic at the same time. There are no difficulties.
Let’s be honest: People are using AI everywhere.
While AI can be very beneficial in certain situations, it can quickly take over mundane, repetitive operational tasks within the workforce. Resume Builder in 2023 investigation We found that 37% of companies in the healthcare, agriculture, and industrial sectors are using AI to replace workers. As concerns about job losses loom over our heads, AI is becoming more popular in general. recognized as a threat.
In India, amazing 74% of employees share this concern, and appear to be more concerned about AI taking their jobs than employees in developed countries such as the US, UK, and Germany. especially, business process outsourcing and Outsourcing knowledge processes The technology industry is particularly vulnerable to AI adoption.
A viable solution to this rapidly looming problem is for companies to incorporate workshops to improve the skills of their employees and help them retain their jobs in the face of AI intervention. Some examples are: training Teach data analysis, programming, and problem solving. in 2023 investigation Of the 1,606 respondents surveyed in India, more than half said they would consider quitting their job within the next 12 months if they did not receive AI training.
In recent years, the coronavirus pandemic has further increased the number of people working from home, with 60% of researchers worldwide now working from home. shown The shift in office space from urban areas to suburbs. This change is often Saw This is a negative view, as remote working has increased reliance on AI-powered tools.
However, I believe this will be beneficial to society as it will encourage more human-AI collaboration within the workforce. With the majority of communication happening virtually, individuals are increasingly relying on AI-powered tools to seamlessly manage and execute tasks. For example, Zoom is a popular online platform that leverages AI for features such as transcription, noise cancellation, and screen backgrounds. As individuals become more dependent on AI, they are more likely to realize its benefits in promoting an efficient work environment.
In the education sector, AI has proven to be very useful in classroom environments. play Periodic assessment or automatic grading and providing feedback to students. While these exemplary qualities of AI may appeal to others, my mother is not one of them.
A third-grade teacher, she prefers teaching in-person rather than remotely via Zoom. In the classroom, you can adjust the type and amount of support based on each student and the ever-changing real-time situation. Additionally, by being physically present, you can exert more complete control in promoting skills such as empathy and teamwork that create positive ripple effects in other areas of your students’ lives. .
However, despite the belief that AI cannot replace certain jobs that are rooted in emotional connections, it has already brought tremendous benefits to everyday people.
for example, ibot, Found Located in Boston-area shopping malls and throughout New England, the kiosks are self-service kiosks that offer a free 90-second vision test. The AI bot works by transmitting infrared light that is safe for human eyes and outputting an AI-generated report that informs clients about myopia, age-related blurred vision, and its level of severity. . Eyebot also allows you to renew prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
ibot provide Easy access makes it helpful for those who have difficulty scheduling an in-person eye appointment with an optometrist. Eye exams also create a more affordable option for low-income people who struggle to make medical appointments. Fee Up to $200 without insurance. Therefore, a more diverse patient population is considered.
While talk of AI displacing countless jobs certainly evokes fear for the future, those in higher education, including students in the North East, are also benefiting from this advancement. As previously mentioned, ChatGPT and other chatbots are considered useful resources within the classroom.
When I was taking organic chemistry, I had to wait about 15 minutes after class to get my questions answered in a lecture with over 200 students. I often left the classroom even more confused because the professor often didn’t have time to explain things more slowly or in depth. During stressful times, use ChatGPT to generate Easily explain complex topics such as Le Chatelier’s principle and stereochemistry. Gradually, I was able to not only understand the content but also apply it on a deeper level during the exam, which ultimately ignited my passion for the subject.
Additionally, ChatGPT is useful in situations where your knowledge is tested. Chatbots can act as debate partners by generating various counterarguments to students’ positions. Also, tailor The prompts are based on weaknesses detected in the student’s reasoning that they were not previously aware of. This feature brings an interactive element into the classroom and also enhances creative and critical thinking skills.
If you can’t beat AI, join AI.
Mikayla Tsai is a third-year behavioral neuroscience major and columnist for The News. She can be reached at (email protected).
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