On March 6, the homework learning app Brainly launched the beta version of Ginny, a ChatGPT-powered guide that lets users simplify or expand answers to complex math and science problems.
ChatGPT, Microsoft-controlled AI that grows smarter at mimicking human behavior as it assimilates more knowledge in a massive database, presents the illusion of talking with a friend who wants to do your work for you. The chatbot can compose college essays based on assignment prompts, solve math or physics equations and pass the medical exam required to become a doctor.
ChatGPT has pledged to produce a watermark to help teachers identify its output. Users have noted the software produces writing quirks that let companies like Turnitin find gaffes in computer-generated essays. “Many students already have the answer, but it is too complex, or they are missing a step. They are looking to Brainly to show them the steps to get there,” Mr. Salak said, noting that Brainly began working with ChatGPT’s creators last year to develop the feature.
She said signs of AI writing include made-up facts and footnotes, repetition of the same points, an inability to answer questions about current events and a lack of deeper analysis.