Parents, would you allow your children to use ChatGPT to write their school papers? Or would you encourage them to build written communication skills, organized thought, and critical thinking by writing on their own?
Teachers, if your students used ChatGPT to write their papers, is there any point in grading it?
Former students, what if a classmate used ChatGPT to write their thesis paper? They received a better grade than you, were awarded graduation honors, and were offered a well-paying job because of it. Do you feel they earned it?
People hire those they believe will get the job done, based on their expertise; this is unchanging. If you were vetting two lawyers to defend you in a legal battle, you would hire the one you believed was the most qualified to interpret the law. Who would you feel more confident about hiring?
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Lawyer 1, who uses ChatGPT to formulate their responses
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Lawyer 2, who uses the knowledge they have developed throughout their education and experience to defend you in the courtroom
Using ChatGPT to write an article does not necessarily demonstrate
your expertise. Instead, it displays your ability to type a question into ChatGPT, copy, and paste (maybe adding in a few quips here and there).
So then, is it honest to lead people to believe you wrote an article authored by ChatGPT?
Within the framework of science and academia, providing references, citations, and quotes around the work of other researchers is not only highly esteemed but it’s also expected. To that, should ChatGPT be included as a source?
Here, we pictured taking one of our family members to a doctor because of a chronic, debilitating condition. Feeling scared and hopeful, we would look to this physician for guidance and answers. Finding out they used ChatGPT to formulate their protocol would unquestionably impact our confidence in them.
Imagine an intelligent article caught your attention on social media that addressed the exact problem you have been struggling with. Naturally, you would click through their website, which houses numerous ingenious articles demonstrating their expertise. Excitedly, you take out your credit card, pay your money, and book the appointment. When you meet this professional in person, you become confused. Not only do they communicate poorly, but they also know little about the subject matter that they seemed so proficient in on their website. Would you feel duped?
We have hired (and quickly fired) a BUNCH of businesses because of a glaring difference in their marketing vs. their actual abilities. In today's modern world, it is easy to be whoever you want to be online. Ultimately, what kind of longevity does a business like this have?
As we continue this conversation on ChatGPT, we would love to hear your thoughts. Let us know
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