Study tool ChatGPT can help students understand and retain complex concepts by providing clear explanations. Develop practice test questions and virtual tutoring for students who need assistance
Brainstorming ChatGPT can generate ideas quickly and can assist with brainstorming and coming up potential topics for research
Summarizing difficult articles ChatGPT can break down technical articles into key concepts that are easier to understand
Language assistance ChatGPT can be useful tool for language learning since it can translate text from one language to another. Supports more than 50 languages
From: Unpacking ChatGPT: The Pros and Cons of AI’s Hottest Language Model by Adriana Hoyos, IE University
Cheating ChatGPT could be used to plagiarize or to cheat if users copy answers from the tool
Bias ChatGPT is trained on data and writings that may contain bias,so it can sometimes generate responses that discriminate against gender, race and other minority groups.
Currency ChatGPT's internal knowledge base only goes back to 2021, so it may not have the most current information on all topics. Users are unable to access real-time information or current events
Accuracy ChatGPT frequently provides incorrect or misleading information. Users should always fact check the information they receive from ChatGPT
Fake references Although ChatGPT can generate a bibliography or works cited page,the references are often incorrect or fake. Citatons should be checked to verify they exist.
Lack of Creativity and Critical Thinking ChatGPT does not "think" when it replies to user prompts. Problem solving, creative thinking and applying knowledge to new contexts is limited with AI.
From: Unpacking ChatGPT: The Pros and Cons of AI’s Hottest Language Model by Adriana Hoyos, IE University