AI chatbot, my future colleague

Source– The post is based on the article “AI chatbot, my future colleague” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023.

Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT and Robotics

Relevance– AI enabled technologies

News– Over the past few months, a chatty bot has become a sensation.

What is chatbot?

It is a generative AI or algorithm that can be used to make content. We can type questions on Chatbot and receive written answers.

It enables the human-machine hybrid work mode that is slowly becoming popular.

It maintains objectiveness in its response and does not have subjective biases.

What is the potential of this technology?

ChatGPT or similar AI tools are already being used by architects, lawyers and coders in their workplaces.

For architects, it can generate images of designs based on inputs. For lawyers, it creates first drafts of basic agreements. It swiftly writes simple codes for coders.

It’s also good for examinations. Recently, ChatGPT scored higher than many human candidates on an MBA exam at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.

Microsoft Corp has announced that it will make a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI. It will incorporate AI tools like ChatGPT into all its products and make them available for other businesses to build on.

Why is there a need to be cautious about the use of this technology?

It is no substitute for thoughtful and careful research. Its findings cannot be relied on to substitute the judgement of a lawyer, doctor or engineer or other professionals.

It might also start eliminating junior-level positions in fields like law, architecture, coding and research-oriented jobs.

The future of white-collar work will be impacted as AI will steadily replace them. It creates challenges for countries like India where unemployment is already high.