ChatGPT, an AI chatbot tool (聊天工具), has quickly become popular since it came out in late 2022. It can do a lot of things such as chatting, doing translations and even writing codes for a computer program. While it has surprised the world, it has also caused both excitement and worries in teaching and learning.
According to a survey covering over 1, 000 students and 100 educators, about 89% students said they used it to help with homework. About 48% said they used it to finish home tests. And over 50% used it to write an article. 34% of the educators said ChatGPT should not be banned (禁止) in schools and universities. But 66% thought students could not use it.
Now, some universities and schools in New York City have already banned the use of ChatGPT. They are really afraid that the tool could make it easier for students to cheat (欺骗) and be used to spread wrong information. Besides, they think the tool does not build creative-thinking and problem-solving skills, which are important for lifelong success.
However, some people think banning ChatGPT is not smart. Instead of simply banning it, using it can free teachers and students from the simple work so that they can do more creative work. To avoid (避免) cheating, instructions on how to use it in a right way should be given.
