Apr 09 (The Star) - Universities are taking action regarding students’ use of ChatGPT, the Microsoft-backed interactive AI application that generates natural sentences in response to questions.
The use of ChatGPT is increasingly being restricted for students’ essays and other papers, and students are being warned about the dangers of information leaks. Experts have pointed out that faculty members must also take appropriate action.
Sophia University released its grading policy regarding “ChatGPT and other AI chatbots” to students and faculty on its official website on March 27.
“The use of text, program source code, calculation results generated by ChatGPT and other AI chatbots is not permitted on any assignments such as reaction papers, reports, essays and theses” without the permission of instructors, the statement said. “If use is confirmed by detection tools etc, strict measures will be taken.”
ChatGPT was released for free last November by the US startup OpenAI, which Microsoft has invested billions in, and is already used by more than 100 million people worldwide. ...continue reading