As we navigate through a significant technological paradigm shift, particularly in the education and healthcare sectors, my new book (Krumsvik, 2023) delves into the intricacies of artificial intelligence (AI), spotlighting the role of AI technologies like ChatGPT and GPT-4. It addresses two key themes: first, the potential impact of AI – is it positive or negative? And second, the challenges and opportunities it brings.
In Norway, AI has been somewhat overlooked in schools and higher education, necessitating a more thorough examination of this field. Recently, the conversation has evolved from everyday discussions about AI to a more profound analysis of large language models such as ChatGPT and GPT-4. This shift is essential as these models represent a significant advancement in AI capabilities. My book aims to enhance current knowledge about AI by showcasing international research findings on AI, ChatGPT and GPT-4. Given the retrospective nature of the existing knowledge base, the book includes new literature reviews about these advanced language models, focusing on their applications and implications.
A significant concern is whether GPT-4 perpetuates biases and misinformation, as earlier versions exhibited gender and class stereotypes. An extensive testing of GPT-4 over six months has been carried out, examining its performance in various contexts, including Norwegian medical exams. This was crucial to understand GPT-4’s proficiency in Norwegian and its application in complex academic and research settings. I also revisit themes from an international trial study using an early version of GPT-4 (Bubeck et al., 2023), to see if the model has evolved over eight months.
