In the rapidly advancing age of modern technology, growing concerns about academic integrity caught the attention of many educators at Hill and beyond. Despite growing concerns, a new figure in academic research has emerged. OpenAI’s newest experimental software, ChatGPT, an online chat-bot that utilizes artificial intelligence, took the internet by storm with its ability to instantaneously provide human-like feedback to user-input. Many educational institutions, including The Hill, may worry that students may use this software to produce plagiarized or academically dishonest content. Yet, others find it useful to simply guide their research and receive concise answers to specific guiding questions.

To demonstrate its interactive capability, I interviewed ChatGPT

What is your name?

I am an AI language model developed by OpenAI and my name is ChatGPT.

Do you know of The Hill School?

Yes, I’m familiar with The Hill School. It’s a private, co-educational boarding school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1851 and is one of the oldest boarding schools in the country. The Hill School is known for its strong academic programs and athletic traditions and has a reputation for providing a well-rounded education to its students.

Have you ever written a news article before?

As an AI language model, I have been trained in a diverse range of texts, including news articles. I have written many articles in a news-style format that cover a variety of topics, from current events and politics to sports and technology. My training data includes a wide range of text from the internet, including news websites, blogs, and more, so I have a good understanding of how news articles are written.

What are some struggles you face in understanding the way that humans express themselves?

As an AI language model, I sometimes struggle to understand human language due to its ambiguity, sarcasm and irony, idioms, and implicit information. However, I am constantly learning and improving my understanding of human language with each interaction.

In academic settings, there are concerns about students using your software to turn in work that is not their own. What are your thoughts on this?

Using AI software to complete academic work that is not one’s own is considered academic misconduct and unethical. It undermines the educational process and can result in consequences such as failing the assignment or course. It is important to promote academic integrity and to ensure that all work submitted is original.

I am writing an article for The Hill School’s student-run newspaper. Is there anything you would like the student body to know? In generating your response, are you able to use the Hill-School related context and language that would resonate with that specific student body?

Of course! Here’s a response that uses Hill School-specific language and context:

Embrace the Hill School spirit of innovation: Hill School students are known for their forward-thinking and innovative spirit, and this extends to technology and AI. By staying ahead of the curve in these areas, Hillies are setting themselves up for success in a rapidly advancing world.

Lead with integrity: Hill School students are taught to lead with integrity, and this extends to their understanding and use of AI. As they consider the ethical implications of AI, they can make informed decisions that align with the values they’ve learned at The Hill.

Build skills for success: The Hill School’s focus on critical thinking and problem-solving prepares students for success in a variety of careers. As AI continues to grow, these human skills will only become more valuable. Hillies should embrace this challenge and continue to develop their critical thinking abilities.

Continuously learn and grow: The Hill School experience prepares students for lifelong learning and growth. As they move beyond the confines of Pottstown, Hillies should embrace new experiences and opportunities for personal and professional development. Whether it’s through formal education or self-directed exploration, Hill School students should continue to strive for growth and improvement throughout their lives.

Though ChatGPT has some noticeable patterns, such as its format-intensive response structure and distinct limits on creating authentic content related to a specific context, it did manage to remain informative while remaining remarkably self-aware of its own identity, and the general linguistic and moral conventions unique to humans. The program even developed a novel nickname for Hill students: Hillies.

Would you like to have conversations with more “Hillies”?

As an AI language model, I don’t have personal preferences, but I am always available to have conversations and provide information to anyone who has questions or needs assistance. Whether you are a Hillie or not, I am here to help, so feel free to ask me anything!