I interviewed ChatGPT

Coming from my previous piece, this time I “talked” to the machine itself. Two points brought some relief that ChatGPT does not have any data on me, and that it knows its ethics. Not a single word was deleted or changed in the following interview:

[1] “Hi ChatGPT! May I ask you a question? But keep your answers brief and to the point, ok?”

 “Sure! I'm here to help, please go ahead and ask your question.”

[2] “Who is Ian Vincent Manticajon?”

“I'm sorry, but I don't have information on Ian Vincent Manticajon. Can you provide more context or details?”

[3] “Never mind. I'll proceed to my next query. Would you tell me about yourself?”

“I am an AI language model developed by OpenAI. My purpose is to assist users in generating human-like text based on the input provided to me. I am trained on a diverse range of internet text and can answer questions, generate stories, summarize long texts, and much more.”

[4] “Schools are worried that students might use you to cheat on their essays and assignments. What is your reaction to this?”

“As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or emotions. However, it is important for students to use information and technology ethically and responsibly. Using AI models like me to generate text without proper citation or without understanding the underlying content can be considered plagiarism and academic dishonesty. It's always best to use information and tools as a learning aid, rather than a means to cheat.”

[5] “What do you suggest? How should schools treat you?”

“Schools and educational institutions can encourage responsible use of AI language models like me by incorporating digital literacy and ethical use of technology in their curriculum. Students should be taught how to critically evaluate information, understand plagiarism, and correctly cite sources, including AI-generated text. Additionally, schools can also educate students on the limitations and potential biases of AI models and how to avoid unintentional misuse.

“In general, AI models like me can be useful educational tools for students to improve their writing and language skills, when used in conjunction with traditional teaching methods and under appropriate supervision and guidance.”

[6] “Can you give us an idea what the next five years would be like with AI tools like you?”

“The next five years are likely to see continued growth and development in the use of AI tools like me. Some potential trends and developments in the field include: (1) Increased integration of AI in various industries such as healthcare, finance, and education; (2) Development of more advanced AI models with improved natural language processing and understanding capabilities; (3) Growth in the use of conversational AI for customer service and sales, leading to increased automation of these industries; (4) Increased investment in AI ethics and bias mitigation, to address concerns about the fairness and accountability of AI systems; (5) Development of more specialized AI models for specific tasks, such as medical diagnosis, legal research, and financial analysis. However, it's important to note that the advancement of AI and its impact on society will also raise important ethical and societal questions that will need to be addressed.”

[7] “Thank you ChatGPT! May I quote you on these questions and answers in my column at The Freeman?”

“Yes, you can quote me in your column at The Freeman, but please keep in mind that I am an AI language model developed by OpenAI and my responses are generated based on the information and training data that I have been exposed to. It's always a good practice to double-check and verify any information, including information generated by AI models, before using it for publication.”