Chat GPT has changed the entire landscape of the media industry. There was a predicament of a certain standard that was expected from a writer or a media professional. What Chat GPT has done in this regard, is particularly just one thing- blurred the line between what’s acceptable and not.
Chat GPT is the by-product of Open AI. Sam Walton, CEO of Open AI, has briefly talked about the LLM (Large Language Model). LLM works on data. For eg, if you feed Chat GPT with the literature of Charles Dickens. Then prompt it to write something, adhering to the writing style of Charles Dickens. It would do so.
The problem with using Chat GPT to write articles, blogs and even dissertation for students is chat GPT can blatantly lie about certain facts and even spread propaganda in certain circumstances without even knowing about it. It can only think to the extent of the data that it posses.
Winston Churchill, the prime minister of England. During the Second world war was responsible for the death of 3 million Indians. Bengal was going through a famine during those years. Churchill directed the supply of food from Bengal to the war efforts in Europe. Well…. Winning the war was more important than the lives of colonized brown people. Any rational prime minister would keep his countries interest above everything else.
You can use Chat GPT is ask this particular question.
“Was Winston Churchill responsible for the Bengal famine?” The answer may differ as per your location and preference.
Here’s a block of answer that I got.
“It is estimated that the famine led to the deaths of millions of people, and some critics argue that his policies, such as diverting food resources, exacerbated the crisis. However, the extent of his direct responsibility for the deaths is a matter of historical debate. Churchill’s defenders argue that the famine was a complex issue influenced by various factors, including wartime constraints. It’s important to recognize that historical events often have multifaceted causes and consequences, and attributing responsibility can be a complex and debated issue.”
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The way Chat GPT defended Winston Churchill was quite amusing. I truly hope that Chat GPT defends our National Hero “Subash Chandra Bose” with the same intent.
The question I asked was “Present your views on Subhash Chandra Bose”
Here is the answer that I got.
“While Subhas Chandra Bose is celebrated as a hero of India’s struggle for independence, his legacy is also marked by controversy and different perspectives on his methods and alliances. Overall, he remains an iconic figure in India’s history and continues to be a subject of fascination and debate.”
There is no obligation for Chat GPT to adhere by the principles of journalism and ethics of morality.
Thus, one must refrain from undermining journalism standards by using AI tools.
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