‘ Gamechanger ’
OpenAI launches ChatGPT4
By Eleanor Campbell
OpenAI has released an enhanced new version of artificial intelligence program ChatGPT capable of passing the US bar exam and coding video games within minutes .
GPT-4 , launched March 17 , is similar to its predecessor in that it uses generative artificial intelligence to use algorithms and predictive text to create content based on written prompts .
In a white paper , OpenAI said the model had “ more advanced reasoning skills ” and could produce even more nuanced and factual content than its predecessor .
It can also make “ simple reasoning errors ” or be “ overly gullible in accepting obvious false statements from a user ,” and not double-check work , the company said .
Within hours of its release , users reported being able to create computer games in less than 60 seconds , generate websites from drawings , and even build a tool to help people find and order medications .
UNSW Artificial Intelligence Institute chief scientist Professor Toby Walsh said the developments were “ just the beginning ”.
“ These tools will get better ,” he told Education Review .
“ This is a new way for us to interact with computing devices .
“ We can have this interface that we can have intelligent conversations with and it will remember things in the context of what we are saying and help to fill in the gaps .”
As part of OpenAI ’ s GPT4 release , the company announced a number of commercial partnerships including with online learning organisations Duolingo and Khan Academy to create personalised , ChatGPT powered ‘ AI tutors ’.
Professor Walsh said this is a significant example of how AI systems will be used in the future to lift a student ’ s learning experience .
“ That ’ s going to be a real gamechanger ,” he said .
“ If you ’ re determined to get an A grade , you can ask ChatGPT if it ’ s good enough and get it to critique your essay and point out how to improve your grade .”
A recent survey commissioned by the University of Queensland found that only around 40 per cent of Australians trusted the use of AI in their workplaces .
Over 70 per cent reported concerns about cybersecurity and privacy ,
If you ’ re determined to get an A grade , you can ask ChatGPT if it ’ s good enough .
manipulation and misuse , loss of jobs and erosion of human rights .
Australia currently has no laws regulating the use of AI , however on Monday the government announced a ‘ word-first ’ expert taskforce to help develop ethical and safety guidelines for companies using AI .
Professor Walsh , who is a member of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network , said he has spoken to people in higher levels of government about how they should best respond to generative AI and large language models .
“ This network is an industry body , it ’ s bringing together all of the major players in the industry to provide a community of practice ,” he said .
“ But we ’ ve yet to see , for example , whether the national AI centre is going to invest resources in that .”. ■
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