What AI Has to Say About the Two Issues Facing the Regents & Another Concern

Desk Set

The 1957 movie Desk Set reflected the "automation scare" of that era, the fear that computers would displace workers, in the case of Desk Set, librarians.

There have been recent concerns about artificial intelligence programs writing student papers or even professional papers. The AI program chatGPT has become available, so yours truly asked it about the two issues now facing the Regents:

What arguments can be made for the Regents to block UCLA's move to the Big Ten?

1. Loss of tradition: UCLA has a long and storied tradition in the Pac-12, and leaving the conference would disenfranchise alumni, current students, and fans of the team.

2. Financial concerns: The Big Ten is a more competitive conference and requires a much higher financial commitment from its members. UCLA may not have the resources to make such a move, or may not be able to generate enough revenue to justify the move.

3. Recruiting: The Big Ten is a more competitive conference, and UCLA may not be able to attract the same caliber of recruits as it does in the Pac-12.

4. Loss of rivalries: UCLA has strong rivalries with other Pac-12 teams, and leaving the conference would mean the loss of those rivalries.

5. Lack of geographical fit: UCLA is located in the western United States, while the Big Ten is composed of mostly midwestern teams. This could create logistical issues for travel and scheduling.

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Student workers are on strike against the University of California. What can be done to settle the dispute?

1. Establish a formal dialogue between the university and student workers. The university should offer to meet with student representatives and listen to their grievances.

2. Develop a plan that outlines a fair settlement for student workers. This should include wage increases, improved working conditions, and measures to protect student workers from exploitation.

3. Offer a clear timeline for implementing the proposed plan.

4. Establish a system of monitoring and accountability to ensure that the university is upholding its commitments to student workers.

5. Consider providing financial compensation to student workers for any losses incurred during the strike.

6. Ensure that any settlement is in accordance with existing labor laws, and that student workers are aware of their rights under the law.

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I also asked chatGPT about contemporary automation displacement:

Given the pace of technical progress, should university professors worry about being replaced by artificial intelligence?

University professors should not be overly concerned about being replaced by artificial intelligence. Technology is advancing at a rapid rate, but AI is not yet capable of completely replacing professors. AI is still limited to relatively simple tasks, such as grading basic multiple choice exams and providing automated feedback. Furthermore, AI is still not capable of critical thinking or providing more in-depth, nuanced feedback on complex topics. University professors provide a valuable service to students and will continue to do so for some time.

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