Hey Siri, Create an Extension Program (What Are A.I. Chatbots and Will ChatGPT Take My Job?)
Teaching & Educational Technologies
Andrew Holden
Extension Educator, ANR
Jefferson
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is rapidly evolving. Some argue that AI will impact society similarly to how the internet did 20 years ago. Recently, programs like ChatGPT have been making headlines by offering instant human like responses to complex questions and request. This presentation will focus on the use of A.I. technology, particularly ChatGPT, and the opportunities, and possible threats, it can bring to future extension programming. ChatGPT is an advanced language model that can process large amounts of text data and generate responses that are almost impossible to differentiate from human-generated ones. By leveraging this technology, extension educators can use AI to perform a multitude of task. From writing an email or a newspaper article to developing virtual assistants that can answer questions and provide guidance to clients in real-time. AI technology has the ability to free up time for Extension Educators so they can focus on more complex issues. Learning about this technology is essential to keeping extension competitive and viewed as the premier source of information and educational resources. Staying ahead of the curve will allow extension professionals to make AI a tool at their disposal and not an alternative of their services. This presentation will showcase the various use cases of AI in extension and possible future tools, such as image recognition and natural language processing. Lastly, the presentation will touch on the potential challenges of adopting AI technology in extension programming, including the ethical considerations of using AI-generated responses and the ability to remain researched based in the information that it provides. Overall, this presentation aims to showcase the potential of tools like ChatGPT in extension programming and inspire extension educators to explore new and innovative ways to engage with their community.
Authors: Andrew Holden
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Andrew Holden Extension Educator, ANR, NACAA Member, Ohio, 44047