CTSS IPB University Presents Experts to Discuss ChatGPT

Center for Transdisciplinary and Sustainability Sciences (CTSS) IPB University held another Graduated Student on Sustainability Seminar discussion, 12/4. The discussion this time discussed ChatGPT which is currently trending in various places.

Prof Damayanti Buchori, Head of CTSS IPB University explained that ChatGPT is an interesting topic to discuss, especially in relation to research and education. She explained that artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed today is a necessity for the future.

“It is undeniable that AI technology will continue to develop and be increasingly utilized by various fields and interests. However, we still have to be wise in using it with the aim of sustainability,” said Prof Damayanti Buchori.

Dr Le Anh Nguyen Long from the Department of Public Administration, University of Twente, Netherlands who was present as a guest speaker said, AI is a rapidly growing field with a variety of applications including in sustainability. He continued, generative artificial intelligence has the ability to produce new, creative and even surprising outputs.

“Generative AI can help researchers and educators to explore complex sustainability challenges in new and innovative ways, from generating simulations of complex environmental systems to generating virtual models of sustainable infrastructure,” he said.

He added that generative AI can help researchers and educators to develop new insights into the challenges facing the planet. The technology can also be leveraged to identify innovative solutions that promote sustainability and resilience.

Regarding ChatGPT, Dr Le Anh explained that the technology is like a double-edged knife. This is because on the one hand it provides benefits, while on the other hand it is also dangerous.

“We can use ChatGPT to find out things we want, including how to find answers or how to write a good essay. But we need to pay attention to ethical matters between people, whether students to teachers or between researchers in searching for data,” said Dr Le Anh.

The thing to remember, said Le Anh, is that ChatGPT can indeed provide almost any question that users ask. However, the technology cannot provide 100 percent accurate and perfect answers.
“We have to select and make decisions whether the answers given by ChatGPT can be used or not,” he concluded. (*/Rz) (IAAS/RUM)