The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) will hold a series of interdisciplinary lectures in the 2022-2023 academic year. We would like to cordially invite you to participate in the Round Table Discussion on the topic “Interpretation and reflection on ChatGPT”. Details of the lecture are shown below:

• Topic: Interpretation and reflection on ChatGPT
• Language: Chinese
• Date: 23 February 2023 (Thursday)
• Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• Speakers
  • • Professor Cheng-Zhong XU, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology
    • Professor Io Cheng TONG, Dean of the Faculty of Law
    • Professor Xinshu ZHAO, Chair Professor of the Department of Communication of the Faculty of Social Sciences
    • Professor Xingzhong YU, Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Moderator: Professor Xingzhong YU
• Participation mode: Library Auditorium (E2-G012) + Online via Zoom
• Meeting ID: 986 6881 8475 (Password: 829959)

Abstract

In November 2022, a San Francisco-based company called OpenAI released a free chatbot in the form of a web application for the public to test. It is estimated to be the fastest-growing internet service ever, reaching 100 million users just two months after launch. The chatbot, which is called ChatGPT, can generate an answer to almost any question it is asked. Enthusiastic fans have posted a significant number of examples of computer code, essays, poems, and even jokes generated by the chatbot, and these have been a sensation for some time. But what exactly is ChatGPT? How much of an impact does it have on our daily lives? Will it be a blessing or a curse for researchers? And what is its future?

The IAS has invited scholars to discuss the truth and impact of ChatGPT from multidisciplinary perspectives. All academic staff, students, and interested parties are cordially invited. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

	Participating students will be awarded 1 Smart Point.
	This activity will be counted as the “Knowledge integration” area of the “Whole Person Development Award Programme”, students who attended will receive 20 UM Competencies (CS).