Western University Appoints Canada’s First Chief AI Officer in Response to ChatGPT’s Impact on Education
The post Western University Appoints Canada’s First Chief AI Officer in Response to ChatGPT’s Impact on Education appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT from OpenAI take the world by storm, universities are seeking ways to integrate, adapt, and harness their potential. Western University, a leading educational institution in Canada, has made a significant move in this direction by appointing Mark Daley as the first-ever Chief AI Officer, underscoring the transformational role of AI in post-secondary education. A new frontier for higher education Mark Daley, previously the Chief Digital Information Officer at Western University, expressed his astonishment when ChatGPT was first introduced. A renowned expert in artificial intelligence and neural computation research, Daley acknowledges the unparalleled rate of change AI is driving. “What we’re capable of doing with the technology we have now is a whole generation beyond what we could when we talked in January,” Daley remarked. As Chief AI Officer, Daley is poised to pioneer an AI-forward approach at Western University. His responsibilities will encompass promoting the ethical use of AI technologies and actively engaging with students, staff, and faculty to address both aspirations and concerns related to AI. AI in pedagogy: A tool, not a threat Despite initial reservations, faculty members across Ontario’s universities are now experimenting with AI in their courses. The driving force behind this shift appears to be the students’ enthusiasm and eagerness to harness the technology. Joseph Wong, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, is among the early adopters. Wong incorporated ChatGPT into his global innovations seminar, requiring students to engage in a dialogue with the chatbot as part of their assignments. This innovative approach encourages students to critically analyze their responses and refine their arguments, fostering deeper engagement with the course material. Guiding responsible AI use With the rise of generative AI tools, students are often left in a…
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As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies such as ChatGPT from OpenAI take the world by storm, universities are seeking ways to integrate, adapt, and harness their potential. Western University, a leading educational institution in Canada, has made a significant move in this direction by appointing Mark Daley as the first-ever Chief AI Officer, underscoring the transformational role of AI in post-secondary education. A new frontier for higher education Mark Daley, previously the Chief Digital Information Officer at Western University, expressed his astonishment when ChatGPT was first introduced. A renowned expert in artificial intelligence and neural computation research, Daley acknowledges the unparalleled rate of change AI is driving. “What we’re capable of doing with the technology we have now is a whole generation beyond what we could when we talked in January,” Daley remarked. As Chief AI Officer, Daley is poised to pioneer an AI-forward approach at Western University. His responsibilities will encompass promoting the ethical use of AI technologies and actively engaging with students, staff, and faculty to address both aspirations and concerns related to AI. AI in pedagogy: A tool, not a threat Despite initial reservations, faculty members across Ontario’s universities are now experimenting with AI in their courses. The driving force behind this shift appears to be the students’ enthusiasm and eagerness to harness the technology. Joseph Wong, a professor at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, is among the early adopters. Wong incorporated ChatGPT into his global innovations seminar, requiring students to engage in a dialogue with the chatbot as part of their assignments. This innovative approach encourages students to critically analyze their responses and refine their arguments, fostering deeper engagement with the course material. Guiding responsible AI use With the rise of generative AI tools, students are often left in a…
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