New post for #SentientSyllabus, first impressions of #GPT4 via the #ChatGPT interface. Focus on consequences for #academia.
https://sentientsyllabus.substack.com/p/becoming-fibrous-gpt-4
Includes a summary of #OpenAI's live stream, first experiments with improved introspection, and a well-done text problem, and perspectives on the new features.
What's important for #HigherED?
(1) GPT-4 is good. Really. We still need to pursue a "An AI cannot pass the course" policy – but this has now become quite a bit harder. I am _not_ talking about making lectures AI-proof, I am talking about how we can teach students to surpass that level. This is a challenge.
(2) GPT-4 is good. That means it's also more fun to work with. Collaborative problem solving and tutoring are going to make for some very effective learning.
(3) GPT-4 is good. The (coming) ability to include persistent prompts ("system messages") is a game changer. This is not widely recognized, but it is a step to solve the #alignment problem, replacing authority with individual control.
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