A friend was newly wed when a couple with a three year old stayed at their house. When they left, she declared, “My child will never act like that!” But when he came along he certainly did and as certainly learned how to be the well-behaved adult he is now. This is a life lesson. All times, small and large, demand that we move on. I took a class in the 1980’s to learn how to use a dial up internet and write a barely usable program in order to keep my spot as a teacher. Very few people now even know what I am talking about from those early days. I’m making progress, yet not sure how far ahead I will go or when I will join the crowd on the sidelines just watching.
The WSJ section named Journal Report is all articles on Artificial Intelligence and CHATPGT. Since the terms first came out, I have already moved with it. My initial reaction was groups of school children turning in pre-written essays like the 6th grader who said she hadn’t copied from the encyclopedia; she had rearranged the words. Steps have been taken to monitor writings and question sections that don’t sound like the original writer and go provide information to consider. My favorite article for now has a title Will AI Make Job Recruiting More Efficient -But Less Fair. I’m past looking for a job. If this is your road there are ten statements of pros and cons worth considering if using the program or to make you aware of a detour you might have to take. Options are out there to go with the flow without running a red light.
I’m still standing in line to buy a ticket for CHATGPT – an acronym with a long meaning. I do understand that it is most helpful when answering questions, of which there are always an abundance. Some options of how to do something seem to be updated Your-Tube offerings. The chance that I could improve my Spanish with a program that corrects my mistakes might be worth trying. Having moved from landline phones to the cell always in your pocket or purse to watches that can send and receive, I hope I’m not an “old fogey.” However, at the end of the day, nothing will replace that flesh and blood person who, without an app or password, calls or comes by and discusses all, beginning with questions and concerns and moving on to blessings and goes by the name FRIEND.
A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.
Psalm 27:9
Let Me Tell Ya 