Hello, my name is Jeremy and I’m 18 years old. I’ve always had a passion for writing and a love of exploring new technologies, so when I discovered ChatGPT, an AI language model that can generate text in a variety of styles and genres, I was immediately intrigued.
Using ChatGPT has allowed me to experiment with different writing techniques, from persuasive essays to creative stories. I can input a prompt or topic, and ChatGPT will generate a unique and engaging article that I can use as inspiration for my own writing or a starting point for further research. I can customise the language and tone of the output, tailoring it to fit my own unique voice and perspective.
Of course, using an AI language model like ChatGPT does not replace the value of traditional writing skills or the importance of critical thinking and analysis. But as a tool for exploring new ideas and experimenting with different styles, it has been a valuable resource for me as a young writer. It has opened up new avenues of creativity in my writing, and I’m excited to see how this technology evolves in the years to come.
However, ChatGPT could potentially be dangerous if relied upon too heavily. How do we know what is written by humans and what is written by AI? Can we tell the difference? I’ve just explained how ChatGPT has helped me with my writing, but here’s the thing: the paragraphs above were actually written by ChatGPT. Does it raise ethical concerns and issues of plagiarism? Does it pose the risk of stifling a writer’s creativity? ChatGPT is a valuable tool, but it is important that it stays a tool and doesn’t become a replacement for writers.
You may be thinking, ‘If ChatGPT is so good, how do I know this whole article, including this paragraph, wasn’t written by AI?' I guess that is up to you to decide.
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Published in issue 83. Accurate at the time this issue went to print. Photo not of author.
