ChatGPT, Generative Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Paradigm Shift

Abstract

Generative AI represents a significant technological advancement with far-reaching implications for many areas of our lives, including education. This paper examines the implications and potential role of generative AI in the field of education. The study discusses the historical development of AI technologies and explains their current definitions. According to the publications analysed within the scope of this study, it is claimed that the use of language, one of the most sophisticated technologies of humanity, by generative artificial intelligence is an important turning point, and it is also argued that this situation requires the resdesigning and redefinition of educational processes. The study emphasises that skills such as AI literacy and prompt engineering are necessary to be better prepared for the future and explains the opportunities and threats that arise with generative AI. This study emphasises the importance of being prepared for a future dominated by artificial intelligence, as generative AI technologies have the potential to profoundly affect teaching and learning methods and require new ways of thinking.

Keywords

• generative artificial intelligence
• ChatGPT
• Chatbots
• natural language processing
• education
• learning and teaching
• prompt engineering

ChatGPT, Üretken Yapay Zeka ve Algoritmik Paradigma Değişikliği

Öz

Üretken yapay zeka, eğitim de dahil olmak üzere hayatımızın birçok alanı için kapsamlı etkileri olan önemli bir teknolojik ilerlemeyi temsil etmektedir. Bu makale, üretken yapay zekanın eğitim alanındaki yansımalarını ve potansiyel rolünü incelemektedir. Çalışma, yapay zeka teknolojilerinin tarihsel gelişimini tartışmakta ve güncel tanımlarını açıklamaktadır. Bu çalışma kapsamında incelenen yayınlara göre insanlığın en sofistike teknolojilerinden biri olan dilin üretken yapay zeka tarafından kullanılmasının önemli bir dönüm noktası olduğu iddia edilirken, bu durumun eğitsel süreçlerin yeniden yapılandırılmasını ve tanımlanmasını gerektirdiği de savunulmaktadır. Çalışmada yapay zeka okuryazarlığı ve komut mühendisliği gibi becerilerin geleceğe daha iyi hazır olabilmek adına gerekli olduğu vurgusu yapılmakta ve üretken yapay zeka ile ortaya çıkan fırsatlar ve tehditler açıklanmaktadır. Bu çalışma üretken yapay zeka teknolojilerinin öğretme ve öğrenme yöntemlerini derinden etkileme potansiyeline sahip olması ve yeni düşünme biçimleri gerektirmesi nedeniyle, yapay zekanın hakim olduğu bir geleceğe hazırlıklı olmanın önemine vurgu yapmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• üretken yapay zeka
• ChatGPT
• sohbet botları
• doğal dil işleme
• eğitim
• öğrenme ve öğretme
• komut mühendisliği

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