Author: Lettssi

Brainstorm: 

• AI in schools
• AI in customer service
• AI in Art, Creativity
• AI in cars, driving, transportation
• AI in social interactions,
• AI and Digital Divide

PSA:

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Articles: 

Nomadx Foundation. How is DALL-E 2 changing our perception of visual art? Nomadx Foundation

https://nomadx.foundation/blog/how-is-dalle-2-changing-our-perception-of-visual-art?

American Public University System. AI in customer service: Improving efficiency and satisfaction. American Public University System.

https://www.apu.apus.edu/area-of-study/business-and-management/resources/ai-in-customer-service/

West, D. M. (2023, October 4). AI and the next digital divide in education. Brookings

AI and the next digital divide in education

CUNY Finds Funding For AI Teaching Tools

Ahmed, O. (2024, October 8). CUNY finds funding for AI teaching tools. The Knight News

Version #1 My Own Thought 

AI in CUNY Education  

Society is advancing at a very fast rate that may have us afraid of how it will affect all aspects of our lives but don’t be frightened we will soon learn to love and adapt to it. With the introduction of AI in 2022, specifically ChatGPT, students have used it in a way that frustrated professors. This raised question of what can be done to help students use AI efficiently rather than be used as an easy getaway from assignments. CUNY is in its works to make AI our friend rather than our enemy for students and educators.

Version #2: ChatGPT #1

Rewrite this PSA to sound more professional to discuss how AI can benefit students:

The rapid pace of technological advancement can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to wonder how these changes will impact various aspects of our lives. However, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential to enrich and support our daily activities—especially in education.

Since the introduction of tools like ChatGPT in 2022, students have begun using AI to enhance their academic work. While some educators have raised concerns about misuse, these tools present an exciting opportunity to redefine the learning experience when used effectively.

CUNY is actively developing resources to help students and educators integrate AI responsibly and productively, transforming AI into a valuable educational ally rather than a shortcut. By guiding students on how to use AI as a supportive tool for critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, we aim to foster a learning environment that prepares them for a world where AI plays a central role.

Version 3: ChatGPT #2 

rewrite this PSA for people who worry that it will affect the learning of students negatively

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it’s natural to question its impact on education and worry about how it might affect student learning. However, when used thoughtfully, AI can serve as a powerful tool to enhance, not hinder, students’ educational experiences.

Since the release of tools like ChatGPT in 2022, educators have expressed concerns about students relying on AI as a shortcut. These concerns are valid, and it’s essential that we address them. At CUNY, we’re committed to helping students use AI responsibly. Rather than replacing genuine learning, our goal is to integrate AI as a supportive tool that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful engagement with course materials.

By guiding students on how to leverage AI in a constructive way, we can ensure that it becomes a valuable educational resource. Together, we can shape an approach that prepares students for a world where AI will play a key role—without compromising the integrity of their education.

Comparison Essay:

While brainstorming on my PSA on AI and what it was going to be about, I was lost because there are endless amount of topics on AI and the controversy behind it. However, I wanted to write about something that resonated to me which was the introduction of AI in education. Since ChatGPT was released to the public in November 2022, I heard fellow classmates tell me that it helped them a lot with homework but regardless I was afraid to use it and get caught with plagiarism. I never used AI until this year where I have learned that when used the right way, it can be very educational rather than be used as a shortcut to complete homework. With my PSA I want to encourage students and educators who may think AI destroys critical thinking skills rather than enhance it. I also want to encourage students to use AI as a teaching tool rather than as a tool to do their assignment for them. I believe CUNY students combined with AI can create a powerful and brighter future for all of us.

My first chat with chattyT, was a little overwhelming. I asked ChattyT to rewrite my PSA to sound more professional to discuss how AI can benefit students. While it did its job, it feels more informative rather than trying to connect with the audience about this topic. I realized maybe it was the prompt I told ChattyT to do which was “rewrite this PSA to sound more professional to discuss how AI can benefit students”. I decided to request another prompt but this time I was specific on what I wanted. I asked, “rewrite this PSA for people who worry that it will affect the learning of students negatively”. I like ChattyT’s response better in this chat because it took into consideration everyone’s feelings and thoughts when it comes to AI in CUNY’s education.

While using ChatGPT, I was amazed how quick it created responses to any tasks I asked it to do, while on the other hand it takes me about 30 minutes to come up with a single paragraph until I am satisfied with it. It also uses many sophisticated words which almost makes me feel dumb for not coming up with the idea of using those words myself. However, because AI uses such intellectual words, it is the reason students are often caught cheating on their assignments. The purpose of my PSA is to make students aware that CUNY is now taking action to support our learning, to not feel intimidated by AI and to not abuse the power of AI.

1. TITLE

CUNY Students + AI = Power

2. KEY QUESTION

How can Students use AI as a tool for learning rather than a tool to cheat?

3. BODY TEXT: PSA

As society advances, we are seeing that AI is slowly being introduced in many aspects of our life which raises concerns of whether it is a good thing or not but don’t be frightened we will soon learn to love and adapt to it. It is natural to question its impact on education and worry about how it might affect students learning. However, when used thoughtfully, AI can serve as a powerful tool to enhance, not hinder, students’ educational experiences. With the introduction of AI, specifically ChatGPT in 2022, students have used it in a way that frustrated professors. Professor Jorge Alves states “Some students who aren’t committed to or don’t see the value in college education clearly feel enabled to offload thinking and doing work to AI.”  At CUNY, we’re committed to helping students use AI responsibly. In August 2024, The Lumina Foundation granted The City University of New York $200,000 to start the development of how AI can become an efficient teaching tool for all CUNY students. Together, we can shape an approach that prepares students for a world where AI will play a key role—without compromising the integrity of their education.

4. CALL TO ACTION

CUNY students and faculty together let’s work with AI, not against it, for a better future.

5. FOR MORE INFO

Ahmed, O. (2024, October 8). CUNY finds funding for AI teaching tools. The Knight News

https://www.theknightnews.com/2024/10/08/cuny-finds-funding-for-ai-teaching-tools/