Most readers will now most probably have heard of ChatGPT. For some this word may fill us with hope and anticipation. Others may tremble.
Before we describe the potential applications of ChatGPT in relation to dyslexia, let’s start by first defining and explaining the term ‘artificial intelligence’ (AI) itself. AI has been defined as ‘the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings’ (Britannica, 2023). However, for individuals with dyslexia some tasks such as searching and extrapolating information from literature sources can be more challenging compared with neurotypical individuals.
AI has now entered what has been deemed as the ‘stage of intelligent cognition’ (Wang et al., 2023). This means that it has potential to mimic brain processes similar to those of humans. This sounds potentially petrifying, but we could think of it from a fresh stance. By way of one example, if we have a class of 30, each with a few different questions related to a topic, does that single teacher have time to answer all of those questions? This is where AI systems such as ChatGPT could come into play. Students can ask questions to the AI portal to deepen their understanding and responses are generated.
