Managing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots such as ChatGPT in schools

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Shawn Huang Wei Zhong, Jurong GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education how will the Ministry manage the use of artificial intelligence (AI) bots such as ChatGPT in schools given the proliferation of AI toolkits.

Response

1. As with any technology, generative AI tools such as ChatGPT present both opportunities and challenges. When used appropriately, these tools can support students in their learning when students have mastered basic concepts and thinking skills.

2. MOE provides teachers with guidance and resources to effectively harness the use of digital technology to enhance learning, including the use of emerging technologies such as generative AI. Students are taught digital literacy skills and cyber wellness skills to use technology effectively in their learning.

3. Schools have adopted a range of practices to guard against the potential misuse of generative AI in learning. In their daily work, students are taught the importance of integrity and the harmful impact and consequences of plagiarism. In addition, through daily interactions with students and from using multiple modes of assessment, teachers are able to gauge students' proficiency and detect uncharacteristic responses that could be AI-generated.

4. MOE will continue to monitor the impact of these tools on learning and equip students with the skills and values to enable them to harness technology confidently and responsibly. Our approaches will evolve as we adapt to the use of new AI tools.