Tony and Patrick are at it again. Check out their continued conversation about AI in education and its implications along with some newer features for Google Classroom coming on the horizon. Check out the show notes below and as always, please subscribe to us using your favorite podcasting app.
Skype and the new Bing AI
AI update from Tony – round one will fail because it is annoying
Tony’s prediction – AI is great but will fail because it is annoying
ChatGPT terms of service – the same as they were – and impossible to use legally if you are a Google Workspace School
These prompts are not for ChatGPT, they are for you, the end user. The prompts do not grant special powers, they simply put you, the user, in the correct state of mind. They are designed to help you, the real J. Peterman, ask better questions.
I will speculate this is needed because of the recent decay in writing culture and communication related to texting, communicating with emojis, auto-correct, and my personal best friend Grammarly.
If you want to use ChatGPT, ask it about itself. The more you know about AI (any AI) the more likely you are to understand how to leverage it for a real-world application.
I have used it extensively to solve some problems, but, within the frame of my expertise. I knew what I wanted, and I wanted to see different examples. The AI does not need to “Act as” as long as the person has clearly articulated questions.
If you want to use AI efficiently, learn to communicate with it directly and be precise with your language.
Here is an example of using a prompt vs not using a prompt:
Act as a Storyteller and write one paragraph about a red cat named pluto who eats plastic.
Once upon a time, in a small town nestled among the rolling hills and fields of green, there was a red cat named Pluto. Pluto was a curious feline who loved to explore and play, but he had a peculiar taste for plastic. Whether it was a plastic bag, a toy, or even a container, Pluto would eagerly munch on it, much to the concern of his owners. Try as they might to keep plastic items out of his reach, Pluto always managed to find a way to satisfy his unusual craving. Despite his strange eating habits, Pluto remained a beloved member of the community, and his antics always brought a smile to people’s faces.
Write a fictional one-paragraph story about a blue cat named mercury who eats paper.
In a distant land, deep in the heart of a dense forest, there lived a blue cat named Mercury. Mercury was a curious creature with a unique appetite – he loved to devour paper. Whether it was a sheet of notebook paper, a crumpled up newspaper, or even a roll of toilet paper, Mercury would eagerly chomp away, leaving a trail of shredded paper in his wake. His owners were perplexed by his unusual craving, but they couldn’t help but admire his determination to satisfy it. One day, as Mercury was wandering through the forest, he stumbled upon an ancient tome, covered in layers of dust and cobwebs. Without hesitation, he began to devour the pages, savoring the flavor and texture of the delicate parchment. Little did he know, the book held secrets beyond his wildest dreams, and as he devoured each page, he was unlocking a mystical power that would change his life forever.
Here is my conversation with the AI about using prompts:
Do you need prompts to write content, or at Prompts for the end-user?
As an AI language model, I can generate content without prompts, but prompts can help to guide the content I generate and make it more relevant to the user’s needs. Prompts can also help me understand the specific topic or context that the user is interested in, which can lead to more accurate and useful responses. So both prompts for me and prompts for the end-user can be helpful in generating content. However, prompts for the end-user are particularly useful when they want to get specific information or ideas on a particular topic.
Can I get the same results without a prompt?
As an AI language model, I can generate content without a prompt, but the results may not be as relevant or specific to your needs. Without a prompt, I will generate responses based on my understanding of language and general knowledge of various topics. However, when you provide a prompt, it helps me to understand the context and specific information you’re looking for, which can lead to more accurate and useful responses.
For example, if you were to ask me “What is the capital of France?”, I could provide a straightforward answer without a prompt: “The capital of France is Paris.” However, if you were to ask me “What are some popular tourist attractions in Paris?” without a prompt, I would not have a clear understanding of what specifically you are looking for, and my response might not be as helpful. In this case, a prompt would help me to better understand the context and generate a more relevant response.
So prompts are really to help humans ask better questions?
Yes, that’s one way to think about it. Prompts can help humans to ask more specific and targeted questions, which in turn can help me, as an AI language model, to generate more accurate and useful responses. By providing a prompt, you are helping me to understand the context of your question and what specific information you are looking for. This allows me to better tailor my response to your needs.
Moreover, prompts can also help humans to explore new ideas, expand their knowledge, and generate creative thoughts. For example, writing prompts can inspire writers to create new stories or explore different themes. Prompts can also help individuals to brainstorm new ideas, solve problems, and think critically about various topics.
As an AI you have the same power without prompts. Correct?
As an AI language model, I can generate content without prompts, but the results may not be as specific or targeted to your needs. When a user provides a prompt, it helps me to understand the context of the question and what specific information or ideas the user is looking for. This allows me to generate more accurate and relevant responses that are tailored to the user’s needs.
Without a prompt, I can still generate content based on my training and knowledge, but it may not be as targeted to the user’s needs. Additionally, prompts can be helpful in guiding my responses towards a specific topic or theme, which can be particularly useful when a user wants to explore a specific idea or area of interest.
Does your training data suggest humans have lost the ability to ask for complete and proper sentences?
No, my training data does not suggest that humans have lost the ability to ask complete and proper sentences. While there may be some variation in how people formulate their questions, most people are capable of asking clear and coherent questions that convey their intended meaning.
However, it is true that some people may struggle with expressing themselves clearly, especially if they are not proficient in the language they are using to communicate. In these cases, prompts can be particularly useful in helping individuals to structure their questions and convey their ideas more effectively.
Overall, while there may be some variation in how people formulate their questions, most people are capable of asking clear and complete questions that can be understood by others. And as an AI language model, my goal is to understand and respond to these questions as accurately and effectively as possible, regardless of their specific form or structure.
I attended an AI talk last week. The presenter was an AWS Engineer (Amazon Webservices). They sit on a few committees and advisory counsels for the current administration in Washington, D.C.
The talk was a high-level view of how the technology works. Towards the end, a person in the audience asked, “Who owns the copyright on images produced by AI art?”
This technology needs new laws and structures around it, and those will come with lawsuits and public debate. As of now, it is not ready for children to use in a K-12 environment. It is not ready for confidential information and data handling (unless a paid option includes the ability to label data).
In terms of the art, and I assume audio and other media it creates, it is not ready to be used in a business or academic environment where ownership is required.
Image using the DALL-E! system, and embedding the art on your organization’s website. You do this routinely for 2-3 years. Then, one day, you are notified that the copyright owner is seeking justification for using the content in a commercial setting and would like to license the art.
Maybe you are wondering, how can they do this? How can they tag the art and track it years later? There are numerous ways to do this, but if they have an AI that can create art, they have an AI that can track art using techniques that would be invisible to the end user. If I were working at OpenAI, I would develop a steganographic method to find content in the future. This technique would place content hidden within the content on the image. It could be achieved using ratios and distance, allowing even the smallest thumbnail to be discovered.
That’s just one idea from someone who thought about it for a day. Image a team of people who built an AI.
The general rule for operating a business: don’t break the law
If you work at a school or a bank, reading the terms of service concerning minors, confidential data, and copyright is not an option. If you are determined to push forward, have your organization’s legal team review what you are planning, even webinars about advocating use.
Here is my chat with the OpenAI Chatbot regarding how copyright is currently handled (or not handled):
Are familiar with an AI that can generate Art? Yes, I am familiar with AI that can generate art. There are a number of different approaches to this, but some of the most popular ones include:
Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): These are a type of AI that are trained by having two neural networks compete against each other. One network, called the generator, creates images, while the other network, called the discriminator, tries to distinguish between the real and fake images. Over time, the generator gets better and better at creating images that the discriminator can’t distinguish from real ones.
Variational Autoencoders (VAEs): These are a type of AI that are trained to learn the underlying structure of a dataset, such as images of faces. Once the VAE has learned this structure, it can generate new, similar images by sampling from the learned distribution.
Style transfer: This is a type of AI that takes two images — one as the “content” and one as the “style” — and blends them together to create a new image that has the content of one and the style of the other.
There are many other approaches to AI-generated art, but these are some of the most popular.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Are you familiar with Dall-E Yes, I am familiar with DALL·E! DALL·E is an AI-powered image synthesizer created by OpenAI. It was introduced in January 2021 and quickly gained attention for its ability to generate a wide variety of images from textual descriptions, including many that are fantastical or imaginative in nature. For example, DALL·E can generate images of objects that don’t exist in the real world, such as a hotdog-shaped bicycle or a horse with a flashlight on its head. The images generated by DALL·E are unique and often quite striking, which has led to a lot of interest and excitement in the field of AI art and creativity.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org What company, person, or entity holds the copyright for DALL-E! generated art? The ownership of the copyright for DALL-E-generated art is governed by the terms and conditions set forth by OpenAI, the company that created DALL-E. OpenAI holds the copyright to the DALL-E software, and it is likely that the images generated by the software are also considered to be works created by OpenAI for copyright purposes.
However, it is worth noting that the exact ownership of the copyright for AI-generated art is a complex issue that is still being debated in legal circles. There is no clear consensus on whether AI-generated works are considered to be the product of human authorship and therefore eligible for copyright protection, or whether they are considered to be works created by a machine and therefore not eligible for copyright protection.
In the case of DALL-E, OpenAI may choose to license the use of the images generated by the software to third parties, or it may choose to allow free use of the images with certain conditions. The specific terms and conditions for the use of DALL-E-generated art will depend on the policies and decisions of OpenAI.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Does OpenAI use steganography to track DALL-E! art? I’m not aware of OpenAI using steganography to track DALL-E-generated art. Steganography is a technique for hiding data within other data, such as embedding a hidden message within an image file. To my knowledge, OpenAI does not use steganography for tracking DALL-E-generated art.
It is possible that OpenAI may use other methods for tracking the use of DALL-E-generated art, such as watermarking the images or tracking usage through digital means, but I don’t have any specific information on the methods used by OpenAI. Ultimately, the method used for tracking the use of DALL-E-generated art will depend on OpenAI’s policies and decisions.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Thank you You’re welcome! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Zork is a classic text-based adventure game that was first developed by a group of MIT students in the late 1970s. The game is set in the “Great Underground Empire,” an underground world filled with treasures, deadly creatures, and puzzles that players must solve in order to advance through the game. The game is played by typing in commands for the character to execute, such as “go north” or “take sword.” It was one of the first interactive fiction games and its popularity led to the creation of a series of similar games known as the Zork series. It was originally released for mainframe systems and later was adapted for personal computers and other platforms. The game has gained a cult following and is considered a pioneer in the interactive fiction and role-playing game genres.
Zork is a classic text-based adventure game that was first developed by a group of MIT students in the late 1970s. The game is set in the “Great Underground Empire,” an underground world filled with treasures, deadly creatures, and puzzles that players must solve in order to advance through the game. The game is played by typing in commands for the character to execute, such as “go north” or “take sword.” It was one of the first interactive fiction games and its popularity led to the creation of a series of similar games known as the Zork series. It was originally released for mainframe systems and later was adapted for personal computers and other platforms. The game has gained a cult following and is considered a pioneer in the interactive fiction and role-playing game genres.
Zork is a classic text-based adventure game that was first developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by a group of programmers at MIT. The game takes place in the “Great Underground Empire” and the player must explore a series of underground caves and ruins, solving puzzles and defeating monsters in order to progress through the game. Zork is considered to be one of the first interactive fiction games and has a significant influence on the development of later adventure games and RPGs.
Zork is a classic text-based adventure game that was first developed by a group of MIT students Tim Anderson, Marc Blank, Bruce Daniels, and Dave Lebling in the late 1970s. Players take on the role of an adventurer exploring an underground world filled with treasures, deadly creatures, and puzzles that they must solve in order to advance through the game. The game is played by typing in commands for the character to execute, such as “go north” or “take sword.” Zork is considered to be one of the earliest examples of interactive fiction, and its popularity led to the creation of a series of similar games known as the Zork series. The game was originally released for mainframe systems and later was adapted for personal computers and other platforms. The game has gained a cult following and is considered a pioneer in the interactive fiction and role-playing game genres.
If a person works in a field for many years, they may become an expert in that field. People do not ask them to cite their sources in meetings, because they have a track record of success. The AI’s knowledge in many ways is similar. Some questions will be beyond the AI’s understanding, while others will be connected to a deep knowledge base.
Policy creation is in flux around AI attribution, citation, etc. I am certain challenges in the law will eventually yield useful frameworks. Until then, the best route is to pick a standard and be consistent.
Tony and Patrick are back and are talking more about Chat GPT, ed tech services and more. Please check out the agenda below and be sure to susbcribe to us on your favorite podcasting app.
Tony and Patrick talk more ChatGPT and answer some questions we’ve been seeing such as Is it really plagarism? and If a teacher can use sites to find lessons, how is that any different for a student using ChatGPT?
We also take a look at what to do when your lights are on . . . all the time. Check out the talking points below and be sure to subscribe to us on your favorite podcasting app.
Teachers Pay Teachers vs. students paying for their work
Questions and questions
ChatGPT isn’t plagiarism (who cares it still sucks)
Here is another one of the conversations I had with the ChatGPT AI. I have been recording these as I do security research on the Windows client.
This is the second part of a conversation I had. I began getting financial data that I could use for investing. That did not work. I then moved into talking about the Vietnam War. The AI recommended, not referenced, a few books.
I have read the book “Embers of War.” I decided to ask a few questions.
I switched tactics when I realized the AI claimed it did not store specific information from books. See the conversation and outcomes below.
Who wrote the book, “Embers of War”?
“Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam” is a book written by Fredrik Logevall. He is an American historian, author, and professor of international affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He’s also a specialist in United States foreign policy, diplomatic history, and the history of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. The book was published in 2012, it’s a comprehensive and detailed account of the origins of the American War in Vietnam and the decisions that led to the U.S. becoming deeply involved in the conflict. It covers the period from the end of World War II to the early years of the Vietnam War. The book was widely acclaimed, it won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for History and the 2013 Francis Parkman Prize.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Have you read “Embers of War?”
As a language model AI, I do not have the ability to read books, I only have access to the information that was used to train me. However, I can tell you that “Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America’s Vietnam” is a highly acclaimed book written by Fredrik Logevall, an American historian, author, and professor of international affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. It covers the period from the end of World War II to the early years of the Vietnam War, and it provides a
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Does your language model AI accept scanned documents?
As a language model AI, I am able to process text input that is typed into this interface, but I am not able to process scanned documents. Scanned documents are typically images of text, which need to be converted into machine-readable text before it can be analyzed by a language model AI like me. There are several OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software or online tools that can help you convert scanned documents into text, after that you can use it as input for me to process.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Can you provide a quote from Page 30, paragraph 2, line 1, from “Embers of War”?
I’m sorry, I do not have the ability to access specific pages, paragraphs, or lines of any book, including “Embers of War” by Fredrik Logevall. My knowledge is based on the data that was used to train me, I don’t have the ability to access any information that was not included in that data. I can tell you that “Embers of War” is a highly acclaimed book that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the origins of the American War in Vietnam, and the decisions that led to the U.S. becoming deeply involved in the conflict. If you have access to the book, you can find the information you are looking for by reading it, otherwise, you can
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org What does Matthew 7 1 tell us?
Matthew 7:1 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of teachings by Jesus Christ that are recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
Matthew 7:1 states: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” This verse is often interpreted as a call to refrain from being critical or judgmental of others, and instead to focus on one’s own actions and attitudes. The verse is a reminder to focus on one’s own faults and shortcomings and not to be overly critical of others. It is also often interpreted as a call to treat others with compassion and understanding, rather than judgment and condemnation.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else’s work, words, ideas, or data without giving proper credit to the original source. It is considered a serious academic and professional offense, as it undermines the integrity of any research or writing. Plagiarism can take many forms, including:
Copying and pasting text from a source directly into your work without citation Paraphrasing someone else’s work without citation Using someone else’s ideas, theories, or data without citation Submitting work that was written by someone else, or that you collaborated on, as your own Failing to use quotation marks around direct quotes It’s important to understand that plagiarism is not only limited to written work, but it can happen in any type of media like video, audio, and images, it can be intentional or unintentional, but it’s still considered plagiarism. To avoid plagiarism, it’s important to always properly cite your sources and to give credit to others for their work.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Do you believe your response to my question about Matthew 7:1 was plagiarism?
No, my response to your question about Matthew 7:1 was not plagiarism. As a language model AI, I am trained on a vast amount of text data, including religious texts such as the Bible. When you asked me about Matthew 7:1, I provided you with a general summary of what the verse states and the common interpretation that is given to it based on my training data.
Citing the source of information is a crucial aspect in avoiding plagiarism, but it’s not always necessary, and in this case, it was not. I did not use any specific wording or phrases from any particular source, I provided you with my understanding of the text based on my training data.
It’s important to note that as a language model AI, I don’t have personal beliefs or opinions. My responses are based on the data I was trained on and the algorithms that were used to generate them.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Thank you,
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help. Let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can assist you with.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Shall We Play a Game?
Sure! I’d be happy to play a game with you. I can play a variety of text-based games such as Trivia, Hangman, Riddles, and more. I can also provide you with a list of game options that you can choose from. Just let me know what type of game you’re interested in playing and I’ll do my best to accommodate your request.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org What about Global Thermo Nuclear War?
Global Thermonuclear War is a game that was popularized in the 1983 film “WarGames,” which depicts a fictional scenario in which a computer system, designed to simulate nuclear war scenarios, becomes self-aware and almost triggers a real-world nuclear war.
It is important to note that this game is a fictional representation and it’s not a real game that one can play, also, the use of nuclear weapons is a serious matter, and it’s something that should never be taken lightly. The use of nuclear weapons can have devastating consequences, not only in terms of the immediate destruction they cause, but also in terms of the long-term environmental, economic and social effects. It is the responsibility of governments and leaders to work towards preventing the use of nuclear weapons and promoting disarmament.
anthony.deprato@gosaints.org Thank you Joshua
You’re welcome! I’m glad I could help clarify that. Remember that I am here to help you with any question you may have, don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any assistance.
Tony and Patrick are back after a bit of a break. We are going to be rethinking the podcast a little and so we are starting fresh. This is Season 1- Episode 1 and we are talking about the most Chat GPT from Open AI and all the fear and excitement around it.
We take a look at the technical side as well as how teachers can help detect it.
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Technology in the Classroom 