The Paw Print

By Daniel Garin-Vila, Staff Writer

Next year, AI will be permitted as students complete electronic assignments. (Image created with the help of DALL·E by Bridget Galibois)

In a bold move, Walter Payton College Prep has announced that all students are now permitted to use the powerful language model ChatGPT for all assignments, projects, and research papers. This marks a significant shift in the way students approach their studies and marks a new era of technology-assisted learning.

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a highly advanced language model that uses artificial intelligence to generate human-like responses to prompts. It has been hailed as a breakthrough in the field of natural language processing and has already been widely adopted by companies and organizations around the world. At Walter Payton College Prep, students will now have access to this cutting-edge technology to help them with their studies. With ChatGPT, students can quickly generate ideas, organize their thoughts, and improve their writing skills. The language model can also help students with research, providing them with relevant information and sources to support their arguments.

Junior Graham Miller said that he  “Wouldn’t mind it and it would not be too shabby. It will make my life easier and give me more time to do other things I like.”

Similarly, Henry Nicewick ‘24 said “I never thought I would be able to write an A+ paper in just a few hours, but with ChatGPT’s help, it was like having a personal writing coach right by my side!” (Nicewick was assisted by ChatGPT when stating the quote).

This move towards technology-assisted learning is reflective of the changing times and the increasing importance of technology in our lives. By embracing ChatGPT, Walter Payton College Prep is equipping its students with the tools they need to succeed in the 21st century. Of course, this does not mean that students will be able to rely entirely on ChatGPT for their assignments. 

While the language model can provide valuable assistance, students will still need to demonstrate their understanding of the material and their ability to think critically and creatively. Moreover, students will still need to exercise caution when using ChatGPT. The language model is not infallible and may occasionally provide inaccurate or inappropriate responses. Students should always double-check the information provided by ChatGPT and ensure that it aligns with their own research and understanding of the material. The decision to allow the use of ChatGPT for all assignments at Walter Payton College Prep is a bold and forward-thinking move. It recognizes the importance of technology in our lives and provides students with a valuable tool to help them succeed in their studies. While caution is advised when using ChatGPT, there is no doubt that it will be a valuable asset for students at Walter Payton College Prep.

This satire article was written with assistance from ChatGPT.