OpenAI’s ChatGPT, a large language model, may have just passed graduate-level exams in four courses at the University of Minnesota with an average grade of C+. But before you start thinking about using this AI to impress your professors, there’s a catch. The study, conducted by University of Minnesota law professors, also found that ChatGPT is inconsistent and may even make mistakes with 6th-grade-level math.
In a separate study, Wharton School of Business professor Christian Terwiesch found that ChatGPT passed a business management exam with a B to B- grade. However, both research teams found that the AI struggles to pinpoint issues relevant to a case and is better at addressing “basic legal rules” and summarizing doctrines.
The Minnesota professors also noted that they didn’t adapt text-generation prompts to specific courses or questions and believed students could get better results with customization. At Wharton, Terwiesch said the bot was adept at changing answers in response to human coaching. This means that ChatGPT might not ace an exam or essay by itself, but a cheater could have the system generate rough answers and refine them.
This raises concerns about cheating and both camps have warned that schools should limit the use of technology to prevent ChatGPT-based cheating. They also recommended altering the questions to either discourage AI use (such as focusing on analysis rather than reciting rules) or increase the challenge for those people leaning on AI.
But it’s not all bad news. The University of Minnesota said that students still need to learn “fundamental skills” rather than leaning on a bot for help. The study groups also believed that ChatGPT could have a place in the classroom. Professors could teach pupils how to rely on AI in the workplace, or even use it to write and grade exams. The tech could ultimately save time that could be spent on the students, Terwiesch explains, such as more student meetings and new course material.
In conclusion, while OpenAI’s ChatGPT may have passed graduate-level exams, it is not a substitute for learning and understanding fundamental skills. It is also important to be aware of the potential for cheating and to take precautions to prevent it. However, ChatGPT could be a useful tool in the classroom and in the workplace if used correctly.
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