The summer is over, schools are back, and the data is in: ChatGPT is mainly a tool for cheating on homework.::ChatGPT traffic dropped when summer began and schools closed. Now students are back, and they’re using the AI tool again more.

  • June@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    I’m thinking of LLMs like calculators when I was in school.

    It’s good to have a fundamental understanding of how it all works, but let the tool be the workhorse and just learn to validate.

    • gohixo9650@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 year ago

      you can understand how subtraction or multiplication works, but if you don’t do them repeatedly in your head and on paper you will end up needing a calculator for the most ridiculous things. Like getting change or splitting a bill with a friend, or whatever.

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        1 year ago

        To be fair, I dont think the people growing up with calculators in class and using chat gpt will be using cash at all. Not sure the last time I have even held physical currency, honestly. While your splitting a bill part might remain, we dont really need to worry about calculating change anymore.

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          1 year ago

          this is strawman argument. Being able to do basic mathematic operations in your head has nothing to do with using cash or not. By your logic we can stop thinking at all. Calculator for mathematic operations, AI for thinking and talking. We can stop thinking at all since hey,AI is easier

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          1 year ago

          I can confirm I literally never calculate change anymore. The only thing I do in my head is calculate a 20% tip.

          (Obligatory screw tip culture.)