Western University Menunjuk Chief AI Officer Pertama di Kanada sebagai Tanggapan terhadap Dampak ChatGPT terhadap Pendidikan
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 were 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