2023-12-30 19:23:00
The advent of ChatGPT, the chatbot developed by OpenAI, has been praised for its usefulness in various fields, but reports reveal concerns regarding its propensity to generate questionable scientific information.
ChatGPT and the production of fictional knowledge
Testimonies such as that of Teresa Kubacka, data scientist, point to the ability to ChatGPT to provide seemingly solid, but verifiably false, explanations and quotes. Experiments have shown that the chatbot can be manipulated to give incorrect information, raising concerns regarding the reliability of its responses.
The risks of scientific publications generated by ChatGPT
A study published in Patterns warns of the potential for ChatGPT to produce fictitious scientific publications. The researchers asked the chatbot to write a summary on the effects of medications for rheumatoid arthritis. This unveiled its ability to generate compelling medical data, even in the absence of real data. This finding raises concerns regarding the potential influence of erroneous publications on other research.
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ChatGPT in the academic world: a contested transformation
The increasing use of ChatGPT by scientists for writing articles raises ethical questions. Some researchers admit to using ChatGPT to write scientific publications, fueling the debate on transparency in the intellectual creation process. The emergence of practices whereartificial intelligence plays a leading role raises questions regarding preserving the integrity of research.
Challenges and Concerns: Limitations of ChatGPT
Beyond its undeniable effectiveness, ChatGPT presents ethical and factual challenges. Its tendencies to invent facts, lack precision in citation, and potentially incorporate bias raise concerns regarding its use in science. Some journal editors are reporting increasing rejection of low-quality articles generated by ChatGPT, highlighting risks to the integrity of the scientific publishing process.
The complex evolution of the interaction between ChatGPT and scientific production calls for in-depth reflection on emerging practices. While the effectiveness of ChatGPT in writing is unquestionable, researchers and editors must maintain rigorous ethical standards to preserve the integrity of scientific research. They must also minimize the risk of incorrect knowledge and ensure that artificial intelligence makes a constructive contribution to the academic field.
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