Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, in many applications. According to a Harvard Study, 51% of young people ages 14-22 admitted to using generative AI. 4% used it daily. From art to writing to self-driving cars, everybody will encounter AI at some point or another, and soon. AI is undeniably very fascinating, and fun to use, but it’s leading us towards a dystopian future.
Senior Luke Yanacheak has used different AI tools before, including Grammarly, ChatGPT, Siri, and Gemini.
“Annoyingly, I’ve used Gemini before because it kind of forces you to,” Says Yanacheak.
He uses ChatGPT to help him start an outline or get ideas, and Grammarly to help him polish a finished piece. Grammarly has AI features and has been used for 15 years. It is one of many examples of an AI much older than ChatGPT, integrated into our daily lives.
Yanacheak also added “there are some different AIs that are made just for cheating that I’ve never found helpful. Photomath I know is one of them that is usually just to flat out cheat which I think is wrong and I try to actually do the process myself.”
On the implications of AI, he noted “I think it’s a very positive tool that we can use in the future as a society but we do have to be wary of its consequences when it comes to things like taking jobs too quickly.”
Teacher Lori Rezek recently went to a conference about AI for teachers. She listed many tools, including Magic School, Goblin Tools, ChatGPT and Brisk. They can help teachers in many ways; creating quizzes, judging text tone, or even creating lesson plans.
Rezek says she feels overall curious on AI, stating “I don’t want something that’s going to replace student’s creativity, but I think it can save time on some tasks that maybe would be more tedious”
Another student, Savannah Morey, doesn’t feel so warmly about AI. She hasn’t used any generative AI before, and feels it’s wrong for people to just put a prompt in a machine and receive art, when it takes artists hours to make a similar piece. However, she said that using AI to get started with ideas, such as writing prompts, is a healthy use.
Senior Terry Cahail likes to use AI. He said “Sometimes I like to type in words and make pictures, and I mean it’s really interesting. It can be helpful at times depending on how you use it.”
It seems only fitting to let AI write its own conclusion. The following was written by ChatGPT after “reading” this.
In conclusion, while AI offers exciting possibilities, its rapid advancement raises important questions about its impact on society. From assisting with tasks to potentially replacing jobs, AI’s role in our lives is becoming increasingly complex. Opinions on its use vary, with some seeing it as a helpful tool and others concerned about its effects on creativity and ethics. As AI continues to evolve, it will be crucial for society to strike a balance between harnessing its potential and addressing its challenges, ensuring that it serves to enhance, rather than diminish, human capabilities.
