Here Are 3 Industries That Will Benefit Most From ChatGPT, According To OpenAI's CEO
Sam Altman said ChatGPT's capabilities are still in their infancy.
By Sukhbir Cheema - 19 Jan 2024, 03:42 AM
According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, ChatGPT is particularly useful for individuals working in three specific industries
Altman, who shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) in the sixth episode of Microsoft founder Bill Gates' podcast, Unconfuse Me with Bill Gates, said the technology is still in its infancy.
"The stuff that we're seeing now is very exciting and wonderful, but I think it's worth always putting it in the context of this technology that, at least for the next five or ten years, will be on a very steep improvement curve. These are the stupidest the models will ever be," he said to Gates.
Here are the three industries that stand to benefit the most from ChatGPT, according to Altman.
1. Coding
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Altman said that ChatGPT has the potential to assist programmers, potentially tripling their productivity by aiding in tasks such as code review, test case writing, and even generating new code. In short, ChatGPT doesn't just aim to accelerate work; it, also aims to free up mental resources for more creative and abstract thinking, enabling programmers to explore new ideas.
"At that higher level of abstraction, using more of their brainpower, — they can now think of totally different things. It's like [how] going from punch cards to higher-level languages didn't just let us program a little faster, it let us do these qualitatively new things," he added.."
However, Altman cautioned that it's crucial to double-check ChatGPT's outputs carefully due to occasional inaccuracies.
2. Education
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AI systems can support teachers in curriculum design, administrative tasks, and personalised lesson planning. They're also useful for language learning, with companies like Duolingo increasingly incorporating AI into their methods.
Gates also highlighted ChatGPT's potential in tutoring, particularly for remote and underserved communities.
However, educators have cautioned against relying solely on AI due to potential errors and the risk of facilitating cheating.
3. Healthcare
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While ChatGPT has successfully passed the US Medical Licensing Exam, experts advise caution due to potential errors.
Altman noted that the technology is still in its infancy. However, AI can assist doctors with administrative tasks, analyse research, summarise medical histories, and answer common patient queries.
ChatGPT, for instance, is currently being used by pharmaceutical companies to automate drug discovery and research processes. The Gates Foundation aims to utilise such tools to address global health issues such as AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
