Date
June 28, 2023
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, the hype around generative AI (artificial intelligence) has been immense. Products that can automatically generate text, images and video when prompted to do so are being discussed as a game-changer for organizations and society at large.
Generative AI promises organizations and their staff a route to increase their productivity, supporting them in automating – or at least delivering more quickly and easily – many important regular tasks.
At the request of ISC Members stemming from our Mid-term meeting in May, this practical workshop aimed to support members with a safe space for experimentation and explore how the most popular tool – ChatGPT – can be used in everyday work.
It offered insights on how to work around technical capabilities and limitations of the tool, what makes for an effective prompt, and answer practical questions around the use of ChatGPT.
Session take-awaysAgenda and prompts1. Key definitions
AI - Artificial Intelligence
The development of computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation.
LLMs - Large Language Models
A type of machine learning model used in generative AI that is trained on massive amounts of text data to generate new and original content.
Generative AI
A subtype of AI that involves using machine learning models to generate new and original content, such as text, images, or music.
GPT - Generative Pre-trained Transformer
A type of LLM developed by OpenAI that is widely used in generative AI applications. The basis of ChatGPT.
2. Deep dive: ChatGPT
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Tips and hints for prompting
Roles
Tell ChatGPT what role to play based on your needs. For example, you can ask ChatGPT to be a co-designer, an opportunity engine, a coach, a critical friend, a personal trainer, an impersonator, a futurist, or a risk assessor.
Context
Provide detailed background information and content to help ChatGPT understand the situation and generate relevant responses.
Converse
Have a conversation with ChatGPT and ask for changes, improvements, or clarifications on the generated content.
Analyse
Identify strong and weak points in the generated responses and provide feedback to ChatGPT to help it improve.
Focus
Use ChatGPT to support your areas of expertise and generate content that aligns with your goals.
Polite
Be engaging and friendly with ChatGPT to establish a positive working relationship.
Guide
Provide specific information and examples of outputs you want to help ChatGPT understand your needs and generate more relevant content.
Separate
Use different chats for different topics and name each chat to keep track of the generated content.
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Limitations
2021 data cut-off
ChatGPT is trained on text data up until 2021, so it may not have knowledge of recent events or developments.
No internet access
ChatGPT does not have access to the web, unless you are using Browsing mode in the pro version.
Eager to please and makes stuff up
ChatGPT may generate content that is inaccurate or misleading in an effort to please the user.
Different GPT models
There are different versions of GPT models, such as GPT3.5 and GPT4, with varying levels of intelligence and features.
You won’t get the same answer twice
ChatGPT generates original content each time, so you may not get the same answer twice.
Free version is often inaccessible
The free version of ChatGPT may be inaccessible due to high demand or other factors.
Limited memory (context window)
ChatGPT can only consider a certain amount of context when generating content.
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Test example prompts
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ChatGPT as a Assistant
Daily reflection exercises to celebrate victories, learn from challenges, and stay connected with your purpose
Daily reflection exercises to celebrate victories, learn from challenges, and stay connected with your purpose
Act as: A personal motivator
SPOKEN: Rewrite an article in very complicated Academic language into plain English. Then translate it to Spanish
SPOKEN: Rewrite an article in very complicated Academic language into plain English. Then translate it to Spanish
Act as: An editing translator
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ChatGPT as a Partner
Evaluating the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with a proposed research study
Evaluating the potential risks and ethical considerations associated with a proposed research study
Act as: A risk assessor
Identifying case studies for a complex scientific problem in one field from another
Identifying case studies for a complex scientific problem in one field from another
Act as: A lateral search engine
Understanding future scenarios for scientific publishing to plan potential strategic responses
Understanding future scenarios for scientific publishing to plan potential strategic responses
Act as: A futurist
Emulating a peer reviewer's perspective to provide critique on a research paper
Emulating a peer reviewer's perspective to provide critique on a research paper
Act as: A persona / impersonator
Providing a guided learning experience on building my digital skills
Providing a guided learning experience on building my digital skills
Act as: A professional tutor
Testing and strengthening arguments about the impact of generative AI on science communication
Testing and strengthening arguments about the impact of generative AI on science communication
Act as: A critical friend or thinker
Assisting in the formulation of a research proposal, including hypothesis generation and experiment design
Assisting in the formulation of a research proposal, including hypothesis generation and experiment design
Act as: A co-designer
Generate alternative research methods or techniques to test a hypothesis
Generate alternative research methods or techniques to test a hypothesis
Act as: An opportunity engine
Improve your negotiation skills when asking your manager for a salary raise
Improve your negotiation skills when asking your manager for a salary raise
Act as: A negotiation coach
Be an English tutor for a Spanish speaker
Be an English tutor for a Spanish speaker
Act as: A language teacher
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ChatGPT as a Team member
Create a personal marketing launch plan for an academic article
Create a personal marketing launch plan for an academic article
Act as: A content strategist
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3. Risks and concerns around Generative AI
- Misuse for misinformation/disinformation - Generative AI can be misused to spread false or misleading information.
- Bias in outputted information - Generative AI can perpetuate biases present in the training data.
- Data privacy - The inputted data used to train generative AI models may be sensitive and require protection.
- Credibility and reputational risk - Misuse of generative AI can damage the credibility and reputation of individuals or organizations.
- Environmental impact of training and using LLMs - Training and using LLMs requires significant computing power and may have environmental impacts.
- Copyright of training data and produced outputs - Ownership and licensing of training data and produced outputs can be complex and require legal considerations.
- Reputational and credibility risks if misused - Misuse of generative AI can result in reputational and credibility risks for individuals or organizations.
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4. Generative AI Tools database
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AI chatbot
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ChatGPT Plugins
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AI image creation or manipulation
6. Some suggested next steps
- Test some of the examples provided in this session and explore the capabilities of generative AI.
- Follow some AI influencers and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.
- Identify users within your teams who could benefit from using generative AI tools and explore potential use cases.
- Develop safe spaces for experimentation in your team(s) and encourage innovation and creativity.
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