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RADP 231: Summer 2025 (AI)

ChatGPT & Society

Though ChatGPT should never be used to do your academic work for you, there are some ways in which you can use it appropriately. For example, ChatGPT can help you come up with keywords to use on a research topic, or can help you brainstorm topics to research. 

However, there are a number of hidden impacts of ChatGPT on society, individuals, and the environment.

The below interactive image provides links to articles on the many harms of large language models like ChatGPT. It was created by Rebecca Sweetman from Queen's University. Click on the + icons next to each harm for a list of resources. 

Additional Readings & Resources

Bias & Inequality

Environmental Impact

Exploitation

Misinformation & Disinformation

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