Number one, you violated your company’s security policy when you put information into ChatGPT. It’s collecting your IP address, browser settings, and information on the prompts and actions you’re taking. If you put proprietary information into ChatGPT, you might be training the next generation of ChatGPT on your proprietary data. This has happened before and it’s been in the headlines. Make sure to know your company’s policy on AI and if they don’t have one, it’s best to err on the side of not using AI until your company figures out how AI can be used effectively.
Number two, be cautious of the false information that ChatGPT gives you. It uses a process called hallucination to make guesses on the next sequence of words based on patterns. This can lead to incorrect information, especially when dealing with statistics or numbers. Always verify the information provided by ChatGPT before using it in your work.
Number three, avoid using false citations from ChatGPT as if they were real. Using fake references can lead to credibility issues and potential copyright infringements. Always fact-check the citations provided by ChatGPT.
Number four, be aware of politically biased content generated by ChatGPT. The internet is filled with biases, and if ChatGPT is trained on biased content, it can inadvertently produce biased results. Ensure that the content generated by ChatGPT is diverse, unbiased, and culturally sensitive.
Number five, don’t rely on ChatGPT to do your job secretly. Using ChatGPT to secretly complete your tasks can lead to dismissal. Corporations and organizations do not appreciate employees who secretly use AI to do their work. If you need assistance, it’s best to ask for permission rather than secretly relying on ChatGPT.
Number six, be cautious of the lack of creativity in ChatGPT’s instructional solutions. ChatGPT is trained on existing content and may provide generic and uninspiring instructional materials. It’s important to add your own creativity and instructional strategies to make the content engaging and effective.
Number seven, be mindful of the lack of cultural context and nuance in ChatGPT’s content. ChatGPT may not understand the nuances of human interaction, cultural diversity, or current events. It’s crucial to provide context and cultural sensitivity in your instructional materials.
Number eight, understand the principles of instructional design. ChatGPT is not designed to create instructional strategies or design instruction. It’s important to have a solid understanding of instructional design principles and apply them to the content generated by ChatGPT.
Number nine, don’t let your own skills degrade over time by relying solely on ChatGPT. While ChatGPT can be a helpful tool, it’s essential to continuously hone your own skills as an instructional designer. Relying solely on AI can lead to a degradation of your skills over time.
In conclusion, ChatGPT can be a valuable tool for instructional designers, but it should not be relied upon as the sole source of creating instruction. It’s important to use ChatGPT to spark creativity and assist in content generation, but always apply your own skills, knowledge, and instructional design principles to create effective and engaging instruction.
