Commentary: A test for educators — how to embrace ChatGPT's capabilities and exploit its limitations

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Commentary: A test for educators — how to embrace ChatGPT's capabilities and exploit its limitations
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The threats presented by artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT have been hotly debated by educators around the world.

The threats presented by artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT have been hotly debated by educators around the world.

We are now in that digital era where the classroom is no longer just a physical space but a virtual, 24/7 one. Second, the time saved from searching for basic information can now be used for more effective learning. Learners can channel their efforts into deepening their domain knowledge and sharpening their critical thinking skills.

At present, students need to pore over books, web sources and other learning materials to look for answers. Indeed, there are new applications, such as AICheatCheck, which can check if a student’s essay was produced using AI.First, these applications can only provide an indication of how likely a text was produced using AI, but they cannot prove it conclusively, unlike plagiarism detection applications, which can identify the plagiarised sources.

Hence, assessments that involve case studies or require students to discuss complex issues from personal experience may reduce their reliance on ChatGPT for answers.

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