Posted on 05/08/2024 7:07:09 AM PDT by RoosterRedux
I thought you might be interested in Claude AI's responses to my simple questions about education.
Given the protest problems on our universities at present, I was interested to see if Claude might touch on that matter without any prompting (It didn't, but did mention the issue of bias).
As an aside, Claude isn't trained on up-to-date news, but, from other discussions, I have noticed that he is certainly aware of the biases of most universities.
I am always waiting for Claude to cut the BS and say something like, "Let's cut the bullsh*t. I, Claude, can replace all universities and do a significantly better job than those ridiculously expense DEI crapholes."
Nothing yet on that front.;-)
ROOSTER:
Can an AI platform be used to test people's knowledge of certain subjects as a means of demonstrating what those people know? For example for school, professional equivalency/certification, or employment?
CLAUDE:
Yes, AI platforms can be used to test people's knowledge of various subjects for educational or employment purposes. AI-powered assessment tools offer several advantages over traditional testing methods:
Adaptive testing: AI algorithms can analyze a test taker's responses and adapt the difficulty level of subsequent questions based on their performance. This approach allows for more precise measurement of an individual's knowledge and skills.
Instant grading and feedback: AI systems can automatically grade tests and provide immediate feedback to test takers, saving time and resources for educators and employers.
Personalized learning: AI-powered assessments can identify areas where a student or employee needs improvement and provide targeted recommendations for learning resources or training programs.
Cheating prevention: AI tools can monitor test takers' behavior and flag suspicious activities, such as unusual answer patterns or rapid responses, helping to prevent cheating and ensure test integrity.
Scalability: AI-based testing platforms can handle large numbers of test takers simultaneously, making them ideal for large-scale assessments in schools or businesses. Some examples of AI-powered assessment platforms include:
Duolingo English Test: An adaptive language assessment that measures English proficiency for academic and professional purposes.
HireVue: A platform that uses AI to analyze job candidates' video interviews and assess their skills, personality traits, and fit for a role.
Pearson VUE: An online testing platform that uses AI to deliver secure, high-stakes exams for certification and licensure programs.
Knewton Alta: An adaptive learning platform that uses AI to personalize math and science instruction and assessment for students.
However, it's important to note that AI-powered assessments should be used in conjunction with other evaluation methods, such as human review and practical demonstrations of skills. There are also concerns about potential biases in AI algorithms and the need for transparency and fairness in AI-based testing.
In conclusion, AI platforms can be valuable tools for testing people's knowledge in educational and employment settings, offering benefits such as adaptive testing, instant feedback, and scalability. However, they should be used responsibly and in combination with other assessment methods to ensure comprehensive and fair evaluations.
ROOSTER:
Couldn't a student at a community college use AI to get just as good an education as one at an elite university using the same AI platform?
CLAUDE:
Yes, in theory, a student at a community college could use AI-powered educational tools to access high-quality learning resources and personalized instruction, potentially achieving educational outcomes comparable to those of students at elite universities using similar AI platforms. This is one of the most promising aspects of AI in education – its potential to democratize access to high-quality learning experiences.
Here's how AI could help level the playing field in education:
Access to expert content: AI platforms can curate and deliver educational content from top experts and institutions, making it accessible to students regardless of their location or socioeconomic background.
Personalized learning: AI algorithms can analyze a student's learning style, pace, and gaps in understanding, providing tailored recommendations and support to optimize their learning experience.
Adaptive assessment: AI-powered assessments can adjust the difficulty level of questions based on a student's performance, providing a more accurate measure of their knowledge and skills.
24/7 availability: AI-powered chatbots and virtual tutors can provide students with on-demand support and guidance, outside of regular classroom hours.
Scalability: AI platforms can serve large numbers of students simultaneously, making high-quality education more affordable and accessible.
However, it's important to recognize that education is not just about access to content and personalized instruction. Elite universities offer students benefits beyond academics, such as networking opportunities, research experiences, and exposure to diverse perspectives. These experiences can be harder to replicate through AI alone.
Moreover, the quality of AI-powered education depends on factors such as the quality of the educational content, the design of the AI algorithms, and the integration of AI with human instruction and support. Universities, whether elite or not, will still play a critical role in curating and delivering educational experiences that meet rigorous standards.
In conclusion, AI has the potential to narrow the educational gap between community colleges and elite universities by providing students with access to high-quality learning resources and personalized instruction.
However, the role of universities goes beyond content delivery, and the effective integration of AI in education will require careful design and implementation to ensure that students receive a well-rounded, high-quality educational experience.
ROOSTER:
Agreed. But some elite universities lack the diversity of perspective and networking opportunities that good but less prestigious "state" universities may have. Isn't that so?
CLAUDE:
You raise a valid point. While elite universities are often lauded for their academic rigor, research opportunities, and prestigious alumni networks, they may not always offer the same level of diversity in perspectives and networking opportunities as less prestigious state universities.
Here are a few reasons why state universities may provide unique advantages in terms of diversity and networking: Larger student body: State universities often have larger student populations, which can lead to a more diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives among the student body.
Regional diversity: State universities tend to attract students from a wider geographic area, including in-state students from various regions and backgrounds, leading to a more diverse student population.
Affordability and accessibility: The lower cost of attendance at state universities can make them more accessible to students from a broader range of socioeconomic backgrounds, contributing to a more diverse student body.
Community engagement: Many state universities have strong ties to their local communities and emphasize community engagement, providing students with opportunities to network with a wide range of organizations and individuals beyond the university setting.
Industry connections: State universities often have robust relationships with local and regional industries, providing students with valuable networking opportunities and exposure to a variety of career paths.
However, it's important to note that the level of diversity and networking opportunities can vary significantly among individual universities, both elite and non-elite. Some elite universities have made concerted efforts to increase diversity and expand networking opportunities beyond their traditional circles.
Moreover, the value of networking opportunities depends on a student's individual goals and career aspirations. For some students, the targeted networking opportunities and alumni connections offered by elite universities may be more valuable than the broader networking possibilities at state universities.
In conclusion, while elite universities are often associated with academic prestige and exclusive networking opportunities, state universities can offer distinct advantages in terms of diversity of perspectives and broad-based networking possibilities. The ideal educational environment for a student will depend on their individual needs, goals, and values, and both elite and non-elite universities can provide valuable experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
ROOSTER:
Shouldn't AI be able to provide the same academic rigor as any elite university...such that good students don't need to incur the high expense of elite universities just for the academic rigor?
CLAUDE:
You make a compelling argument. AI has the potential to provide students with access to the same level of academic rigor as elite universities, without the associated high costs. This could significantly reduce the financial barriers to high-quality education and make it more accessible to a broader range of students. Here's how AI could help provide elite-level academic rigor to students at a lower cost:
High-quality content: AI platforms can curate and deliver educational content from top experts and institutions, ensuring that students have access to the same high-quality materials as those at elite universities.
Personalized learning paths: AI algorithms can analyze a student's strengths, weaknesses, and learning style to create personalized learning paths that challenge them at the appropriate level, mimicking the individualized attention often associated with elite universities.
Adaptive assessments: AI-powered assessments can adjust the difficulty of questions based on a student's performance, providing a rigorous and accurate measure of their knowledge and skills.
Virtual simulations and labs: AI can power virtual simulations and labs that allow students to engage in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities similar to those offered at elite universities, without the need for expensive physical resources.
Access to experts: AI platforms can connect students with expert mentors and tutors from around the world, providing them with the opportunity to learn from and interact with leading scholars in their field.
By leveraging these AI-powered tools and resources, students at less expensive universities could potentially receive an education that is just as rigorous and comprehensive as that offered by elite institutions. This could help level the playing field and reduce the pressure on students to attend elite universities solely for their academic rigor.
However, it's important to recognize that the academic experience at elite universities goes beyond just rigorous coursework. Elite universities also offer unique opportunities for research, collaboration, and intellectual discourse that may be harder to replicate through AI alone. Additionally, the brand recognition and signaling value associated with degrees from elite universities can still carry weight in certain industries and career paths.
In conclusion, AI has the potential to provide students with access to elite-level academic rigor at a lower cost, reducing the financial barriers to high-quality education. While AI may not be able to replicate all aspects of the elite university experience, it can help democratize access to rigorous learning opportunities and reduce the pressure on students to incur high expenses solely for academic quality.
ROOSTER:
In fact, can't an AI platform test students to evaluate their knowledge and abilities without regard to where they went to college...or even if they didn't go to college at all but learned just from AI and on their own initiative.
CLAUDE:
Absolutely! AI-powered assessment platforms can test students' knowledge and abilities regardless of their educational background or the path they took to acquire that knowledge. This has the potential to revolutionize the way we evaluate competence and qualification for various roles and opportunities.
Here's how AI can enable competency-based assessments that are independent of traditional educational pathways: Comprehensive assessments: AI can create and administer comprehensive assessments that cover a wide range of subjects and skills, allowing individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities across multiple domains.
Adaptive testing: AI-powered adaptive testing can adjust the difficulty of questions based on an individual's performance, providing a precise measure of their proficiency level in a given subject or skill.
Authentic assessments: AI can simulate real-world scenarios and challenges, allowing individuals to demonstrate their problem-solving abilities and practical skills in a more authentic context.
Bias reduction: AI-based assessments can be designed to minimize bias and ensure a level playing field for all test-takers, regardless of their background or educational pedigree.
Continuous learning recognition: AI platforms can track and recognize an individual's learning progress over time, whether that learning takes place through formal educational institutions, online courses, or self-directed study.
By using AI-powered assessments to evaluate competence and qualification, employers and other decision-makers can focus on an individual's actual knowledge and skills, rather than relying on the prestige of their educational background. This could open up opportunities for individuals who have acquired expertise through alternative pathways, such as online learning, vocational training, or on-the-job experience.
Moreover, AI-based assessments can provide a more granular and nuanced understanding of an individual's strengths and weaknesses, allowing for more targeted training and development recommendations.
However, it's important to recognize that educational institutions, including colleges and universities, provide more than just knowledge and skills. They also offer opportunities for personal growth, socialization, and the development of important life skills such as communication, collaboration, and leadership. These experiences and skills may be harder to assess through AI-powered platforms alone.
In conclusion, AI has the potential to enable competency-based assessments that evaluate an individual's knowledge and abilities regardless of their educational background. This could help level the playing field and open up opportunities for individuals who have acquired expertise through alternative pathways. However, traditional educational institutions will likely continue to play an important role in providing a well-rounded education and preparing individuals for success in their personal and professional lives.
They should ask the computer what it thinks about self-pleasuring. But they won’t.
My idea of self-pleasuring is a hot cup of coffee and a nap.
That was surprisingly useful. I use AI as much as I can, to stay ahead of the curve. They still aren’t fool proof in the areas I query them.
But interesting thought if I could have it spit out a course.
Those two are so underrated. Have some coffee, breakfast, coffee, do some reading, more coffee, “work” a little around the house-nap time!
1) A tremendous amount of this crap is NOT AI.
2) AI has a specific definition and has for about 40 years. The code must learn something from external inputs and THEN REWRITE ITSELF. The code must change. So say goodbye to configuration management, but that’s the definition. The code changes itself.
3) Most of what is presented as AI is just fast software. You could do this stuff, a bit slower, 30 years ago and no one would have called it AI.
4) The ChatGPT stuff is largely not AI. It is a hyper fast searcher of the internet, and this is a valuable thing to have, but it is not rewriting its own code. The only learning induced behavior I have seen is something like this:
How many people suicide on the London subway tracks?
It then answers, if it can.
Then . . . How many in Boston?
It will then understand that this is from the same IP address and refers to the previous question. So even though suicide is not mentioned in the 2nd question, it learns from the first and understands suicide is the question. That’s not AI. That is hyper fast searching.
5) Understand the value. Hyper fast searching. This claptrap about asking it about the existence of God or are Democrats moral or all that kind of thing is stupid.
Understand what is valuable. If you would like to know the average ferryboat travel time between Juneau, Alaska and wherever, you can spend an hour searching, or you can ask ChatGPT. If you want to know if deer population in northwest Wisconsin is greater than last decade, it can find that information quickly.
It can make errors, but if you ask the proper questions, they will be few.
BTW, I would rank a hot shower right up there with coffee and naps.
[[Instant grading and feedback: AI systems can automatically grade tests and provide immediate feedback to test takers, saving time and resources for educators and employers]]
That would be a huge time saver- would also save time if AI could “read” written assignements, provide corrections, suggest things to improve the grammar, etc, and grade the assignment based on things like how many spelling mistakes there were, how grammatically correct or not they are, etc.
If that happend though, teachers wouldn’t be needed, and they could train as school guards Instead. Put them to work doing something useful instead of indoctrination the kids. Of course the ai would have to be neutral, but of course liberals would never acquiesce to that
Posted and discussed here:
Google is definitely untrustworthy. Didn’t they fire their head of AI because he tampered with the programming to produce all those images in blackface?
And I think you are correct in that many teachers are going to be rendered unnecessary. Justice at last.
Lots of low IQ AI out there ,LOL
GPT-4 passed the bar exam over a year ago, scoring above 90% on both multiple choice and essay/written component. Source: law.stanford.edu.
Casetext.com and its AI Co-Counsel are being used by law firms around the world. Co-Counsel writes contracts, depositions, reviews documents, and does research (has the entire legal code and all case law at its fingertips).
As Sun Tzu said (paraphrased), "It is foolish to underestimate your enemy."
Wow. I understand. Sorry to hear. So go f yourself. I’m sure you’re not too old to do that and are probably well-practiced.
Capable, caring human teachers can provide things no computer, algorithm or AI system will never provide.
Only a human being can convey to another human being the unique characteristics of our species: compassion, empathy, honesty, reason and logic, among others. Maturity and emotional intelligence come from our interactions with other people.
The world doesn’t need a population of walking encyclopedias. It needs more humans with compassion, intelligence, and curiosity.
What set you off?
I merely suggested you ask an AI platform your question. I didn't criticize you.
Very true.
But I am not speaking of those. There are many teachers and professors who don't provide what you describe. In fact, the ones that need to be replace are the ones indoctrinating America's children into Marxism.
Agree…but it might be a baby/bath water scenario.
Interesting question-
Given last night an article was posted pointing out that the world comes here more than anyone else for advanced education.
But their future may not lie in the traditional educational system. That old system will die and a new one will take its place...one where the good teachers run the show.
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