Waseda University Vice President Koichi Suga published a message on his website about generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) such as ChatGPT (OpenAI), Bard (Google), and Bing (Microsoft), which are rapidly expanding.It also requires students to develop "robust intellect" and "flexible sensibilities" so that they can use technology correctly while also being able to see through the problems of generative AI.
According to Waseda University, Vice President Suga can use generative AI to create sentences based on given character strings and keywords, translate sentences, create test answers, and collect literature and information. , listed the positive aspects of working less, saving time and allowing you to focus on other important tasks.
On the other hand, it does not necessarily show accurate information, such as naming universities and companies where generative AI does not exist, or presenting references that do not exist, and the content of the generated sentences is thin and convincing. He pointed out that there are negative aspects, such as the difficulty in using expressions with
If used carelessly, students may not only be evaluated for papers and reports that contain incorrect information, but they may also be subject to punishment for cheating, copyright infringement, and other misconduct.He also expressed concern about human rights violations and crimes caused by leaks of confidential and personal information and disorderly use.
For this reason, Vice President Suga has a good understanding of the impact that new technologies, including generative AI, have on society, and while making effective use of the positive aspects, he also considers that there are negative aspects as well. He suggests that it is necessary to acquire "flexible sensibility".
reference:[Waseda University] About the use of generative AI
