New technologies are often surrounded by hopeful messages that they will alleviate poverty and bring about positive social change. History shows these assumptions are often misplaced.
During the brainstorming stage of the design process, AI-powered image generation programs can open creative doors that may have otherwise never been accessed.
Artists and photographers have strongly opposed their distinct styles being replicated by AI image generators. And the law has yet to catch up with this issue.
Some fear ChatGPT will increase student cheating. But education academics say it can also save time preparing lessons and create new opportunities for learning.
The technology exists to build autonomous weapons. How well they would work and whether they could be adequately controlled are unknown. The Ukraine war has only turned up the pressure.
Many view ChatGPT as a death sentence for homework. But beyond all the alarm, could it be the software offers students unprecedented chances to hone their language awareness skills?