Adam Muse

1/1/23

Will GPT or Other AI Replace Traditional Education?

Would it be possible to get a full education with chatGPT? Considering the access to electronic courses, you can get degrees or certifications available on the internet makes it seem possible. With ChatGPT all that information is available and more accessible, it just has a few limitations like, the accuracy of the information in the given situation, the organization of educational subjects, and the ability to get certifications or a degree. There are a few advantages of going to college like being able to go to unique locations and meet unique individuals, get a degree, hands on interactivity, and most importantly depth of learning. So if a full education requires these things then chatGPT is quite a ways away from being able to deliver a full education. But the reason you get an education is so you can get the knowledge you need to perform a job, and degrees are becoming less and less needed for many jobs.

Perhaps a more appropriate question may be can I receive the necessary knowledge to do a given job from ChatGPT? This seems more likely than my first question because ChatGPT is like an AI professor that is ready to decipher your questions on any given subject. ChatGPT understands human questions much better than Google's search engine and without the ads, and you get more direct answers, without having to scan through a page to find your answer.

I decided to test this theory out with something ChatGPT hopefully already knows really well.

Here is how my conversation went:

My question

What are some popular fields of Ai?

ChatGPT's Response

There are several fields of artificial intelligence (AI) that are in demand for jobs:

  1. Machine learning: This involves training algorithms to learn and make predictions or decisions based on data.
  2. Natural language processing (NLP): This involves using AI to understand and generate human-like language.
  3. Computer vision: This involves using AI to analyze and understand visual data, such as images and video.
  4. Robotics: This involves using AI to design and build robots that can perform tasks.
  5. Data science: This involves using AI and machine learning techniques to analyze and understand large datasets.
  6. Deep learning: This involves using neural networks to learn and make decisions based on data.
  7. Predictive modeling: This involves using AI to make predictions about future events or outcomes.
  8. Computer engineering: This involves using AI to design and build new computer systems and software.
  9. Medical diagnosis: This involves using AI to analyze medical data and make diagnoses or recommendations.
  10. Business intelligence: This involves using AI to analyze and understand business data, such as sales and marketing data.

Overall, there is high demand for professionals with expertise in AI, as organizations across a wide range of industries are looking to adopt and leverage the technology to improve their operations and stay competitive.



My question

What type of jobs are available for a deep learning developer?

ChatGPT's Response

There are many types of jobs available for deep learning developers, including:

  1. Research Scientist: Deep learning researchers work on the development and application of machine learning algorithms and models. They may work in academia, industry, or government research labs, and may focus on specific areas such as natural language processing or computer vision.
  2. Data Scientist: Data scientists use machine learning techniques, including deep learning, to analyze and understand large datasets. They may work in multiple industries, like finance, healthcare, and retail.
  3. Machine Learning Engineer: Machine learning engineers are responsible for building and deploying machine learning models, including those using deep learning. They work on the design and implementation of machine learning systems and may be involved in the entire lifecycle of a project, from data collection and preprocessing to model training and deployment.
  4. Software Developer: Deep learning developers may also work as software developers, building applications and systems that use deep learning algorithms. They may work in industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail.
  5. Consultant: Deep learning consultants help organizations understand how they can use AI and machine learning, including deep learning, to solve specific business problems. They may work with clients in a variety of industries and may be self-employed or work for a consulting firm.

Overall, there is high demand for professionals with expertise in deep learning, as organizations across a wide range of industries are looking to adopt and leverage the technology to improve their operations and stay competitive.



My question

What are some requirements to become a machine learning engineer?

ChatGPT's Response

There are many types of jobs available for deep learning developers, including:

  1. Research Scientist: Deep learning researchers work on the development and application of machine learning algorithms and models. They may work in academia, industry, or government research labs, and may focus on specific areas such as natural language processing or computer vision.
  2. Strong programming skills: Machine learning engineers should be proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, and Java, and should be familiar with machine learning libraries and frameworks such as TensorFlow and scikit-learn.
  3. Data analysis and visualization skills: Machine learning engineers should be able to analyze and understand large datasets, as well as visualize and present data effectively. Tools such as Pandas and Matplotlib can be helpful in this regard.
  4. Experience with machine learning algorithms and techniques: Machine learning engineers should have a solid understanding of various machine learning algorithms and techniques, including supervised and unsupervised learning, as well as deep learning.
  5. Good communication skills: Machine learning engineers should be able to communicate technical concepts and ideas clearly and effectively, both to technical and non-technical audiences.
  6. A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field: While a formal education is not always required, most machine learning engineer positions will require a bachelor's or master's degree in a field such as computer science, data science, or electrical engineering.

In addition to these technical skills, machine learning engineers should also have strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work well in a team environment.



My question

What are some of the things you would need to learn to become a machine learning engineer for deep learning?

ChatGPT's Response

To become a machine learning engineer specializing in deep learning, you will need to learn the following concepts and skills:

  1. Neural networks: This involves understanding how neural networks are structured and how they can be used to learn and make predictions based on data.
  2. Deep learning frameworks: This involves learning how to use deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow and PyTorch to build and train neural networks.
  3. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs): This involves learning how to use CNNs, a type of neural network commonly used in computer vision tasks, to analyze and understand visual data.
  4. Recurrent neural networks (RNNs): This involves learning how to use RNNs, a type of neural network that can process sequential data, to understand and generate natural language.
  5. Transfer learning: This involves learning how to use pre-trained models and fine-tune them for specific tasks.
  6. Hyperparameter tuning: This involves learning how to optimize the performance of a neural network by adjusting its hyperparameters.
  7. Data preprocessing and feature engineering: This involves learning how to prepare and transform data for use in deep learning models, as well as how to extract useful features from data.
  8. Model evaluation and deployment: This involves learning how to evaluate the performance of a deep learning model and deploy it in a production environment.

Overall, there is high demand for professionals with expertise in deep learning, as organizations across a wide range of industries are looking to adopt and leverage the technology to improve their operations and stay competitive.



My question

Can you explain neural networks a little more?

ChatGPT's Response

A neural network is a type of machine learning model that is inspired by the structure and function of the brain. It is composed of a large number of interconnected "neurons," which process and transmit information.

In a neural network, input data is passed through a series of layers, each of which applies weights to the data and applies an activation function to the weighted sum. The activation function determines whether the output of a neuron will be "fired," or passed on to the next layer. The weights and activation functions of the neurons are adjusted during training, based on the input data and the desired output.

There are several types of neural networks, including feedforward neural networks, convolutional neural networks, and recurrent neural networks. Each type is suited to different types of tasks and data. For example, feedforward neural networks are well-suited to classification tasks, while convolutional neural networks are particularly effective for image and video analysis.

Neural networks can be trained on a variety of tasks, including classification, regression, and generation. They are widely used in a range of applications, including image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and autonomous vehicles.

Overall, there is high demand for professionals with expertise in deep learning, as organizations across a wide range of industries are looking to adopt and leverage the technology to improve their operations and stay competitive.



My question

Using cat pictures, can you show me how i would train this neural network to generate cat pictures?

ChatGPT's Response

To train a neural network to generate cat pictures, you would need to follow these steps:

  1. Collect and preprocess a dataset of cat images. This may involve resizing or cropping the images to a consistent size, and normalizing the pixel values to a range such as [-1, 1].
  2. Define the model architecture. For a generation task, you would typically use a generative model such as a generative adversarial network (GAN) or a variational autoencoder (VAE). These models are designed to generate new data that is similar to the training data. The specific architecture of the model will depend on the type of model you choose and the specific requirements of the task.
  3. Compile the model. This involves specifying the optimizer, loss function, and any metrics you want to track. For a generation task, the loss function may be based on the reconstruction error of the generated images or the ability of the model to fool a discriminator.
  4. Train the model. This involves feeding the training data to the model and updating the model's parameters based on the results. For a generation task, you may need to train the model for a large number of epochs in order to produce high-quality results.
  5. Evaluate the model. This involves using a validation or test dataset to evaluate the model's performance and check for overfitting. You may want to use metrics such as the Fréchet Inception Distance (FID) or the Inception Score (IS) to evaluate the quality of the generated images.
  6. Generate new images. Once you have trained and evaluated the model, you can use it to generate new cat images by sampling from the latent space or using the decoder of the model.

It is worth noting that generating high-quality images is a challenging task, and it may take some trial and error to find the best model architecture and training parameters for your specific dataset and task. It is also important to have a large and diverse dataset in order to train a robust model that can generate a wide range of cat images.



My question

Show me how i can build a neural network?

ChatGPT's Response

A neural network is a type of machine learning model that is inspired by the structure and function of the brain. It is composed of a large number of interconnected "neurons," which process and transmit information.

  1. First, install TensorFlow by following the instructions on the TensorFlow website.
  2. Import the necessary libraries and modules. For example:
  3. import tensorflow as tf
    from tensorflow import keras
  4. Load and preprocess your data. This may involve splitting the data into training and test sets, normalizing the data, and generating any necessary input pipelines.
  5. Define the model architecture. This involves specifying the number and type of layers in the neural network, as well as the activation functions and any other hyperparameters. For example:
  6.                       
    model = keras.Sequential([
       keras.layers.Dense(64, activation='relu', input_shape=(input_shape,)),
       keras.layers.Dense(64, activation='relu'),
       keras.layers.Dense(num_classes, activation='softmax')])
                         
  7. Compile the model. This involves specifying the optimizer, loss function, and any metrics you want to track. For example:
  8.                       
    model.compile(optimizer='adam',
            loss='sparse_categorical_crossentropy',
            metrics=['accuracy'])
                          
  9. Train the model. This involves feeding the training data to the model and updating the model's parameters based on the results. For example:
  10. model.fit(x_train, y_train, epochs=5)
  11. Evaluate the model. This involves using the test data to evaluate the model's performance and check for overfitting. For example:
  12. Make predictions with the model. Once you have trained and evaluated the model, you can use it to make predictions on new data. For example:
  13. predictions = model.predict(x_new)

This is just a basic example, and there are many other considerations and techniques you may want to take into account when building a neural network. It is also worth noting that this example uses the Keras API, which is a high-level interface for building and training neural networks in TensorFlow.



My question

How can i run the code from the example you gave me?

ChatGPT's Response

To run the code from the example I provided, you will need to do the following:

  1. Install TensorFlow. To install TensorFlow, follow the instructions on the TensorFlow website.
  2. Create a new Python script file or open an existing one. You can do this using a text editor or an IDE such as PyCharm or Visual Studio Code.
  3. Copy and paste the code from the example into the script file. Make sure to include all necessary imports and to adjust any parameters or variables as needed.
  4. Save the script file with a .py extension, such as "neural_network.py".
  5. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where the script file is saved.
  6. Run the script by typing "python neural_network.py" and pressing Enter.

The code should now be executed, and you should see the output of the script in the terminal or command prompt.

It is worth noting that the code provided in the example is just a basic example, and you may need to adjust it or add additional code to suit your specific requirements. You may also need to install any additional libraries or modules that are used in the code.



My question

Do you think you someone could get a full education with ChatGPT?

ChatGPT's Response

It is not possible for someone to get a full education using ChatGPT or any other language model. While language models such as ChatGPT can generate human-like text and can be used as a tool for learning and education, they do not have the same capabilities as a human teacher or tutor.

Language models do not have the ability to provide personalized instruction or feedback, to adapt to an individual's learning style or needs, or to engage in interactive learning activities. They also do not have the ability to assess a learner's understanding or progress, or to provide guidance on how to overcome learning challenges.

In order to get a full education, it is important to have access to a variety of resources and learning experiences, including classroom instruction, independent study, hands-on learning, and interaction with other learners and educators. While language models such as ChatGPT can be a useful supplement to these resources, they should not be relied upon as a sole source of education.



My question

Could ChatGPT teach someone the skills necessary to get a job?

ChatGPT's Response

While ChatGPT or other language models may be able to provide some information about the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job, they are not capable of providing the full range of learning experiences and resources that are typically needed to develop the skills necessary for a job.

To develop the skills needed for a job, it is usually necessary to engage in hands-on learning, practice, and application of the skills in a real-world setting. This may involve taking courses or training programs, participating in internships or apprenticeships, or gaining work experience through part-time or full-time employment.

Language models such as ChatGPT may be able to provide some general information about the skills and knowledge needed for a particular job, but they cannot provide the practical experience and guidance that are essential for developing the skills necessary to succeed in the job. In order to develop the skills needed for a job, it is usually necessary to seek out structured learning opportunities and to apply the skills through hands-on practice and experience.



In conclusion

Even though ChatGPT disagrees, I still think it is possible gpt will be providing education in the near future. Currently ChatGPT shouldn't be used as such because the information still has inaccuracies especially when it tries write code, for example it will give you deprecated/outdated code, it seems to do ok with base code on popular programming languages but has a hard time finding and implementing the right libraries, models and adding the proper syntax. ChatGPT needs a way to test the code it's giving you so it can read the errors and fix them accordingly. Overall ChatGPT has shown to be a great accessory for education, if you are formulating the right questions with ChatGPT and in general, expand your mind and education will come easy. I do predict in a few years we will see certification programs for multiple tech fields provided by professor GPT.