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ISSUE 7
VOLUME 70
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
ChatGPT presents ethical concerns for schools and profs BY JASMINE SEVERI B&T EDITOR
CBU community ushers in the new Year of the Rabbit Perspectives, pg. 8
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Students gave a variety of performances, including a traditional lion dance and a martial arts demonstration, at the Lunar New Year celebration on Jan. 26 at Lancer Plaza.
Recently, a new artificial intelligence technology called ChatGPT has been gaining traction in the tech world. ChatGPT is a natural language processing system that can generate humanlike conversations with users. Created by OpenAI, it is powered by a deep learning algorithm that can understand and respond to user input in real time. It can also generate content based on a prompt, such as thesis statements or even entire essays. This technology has raised ethical questions as some students have begun to use it to complete assignments, and it leaves schools trying to figure out what policies they need to put in place to address it. Jennifer Tronti, assistant professor of English and director of the undergraduate English program, said she is aware of this technology and thinks that teachers have to accept that this is a reality now. “I brought it up in a class and — no names — but people have said that they know classmates (who have used it),” Tronti said. “We know it’s in use already. It’s already something that’s here and around, so I feel that no matter what my personal position is on it, I’m going to have to contend with it and I can do horrible, awful things like make everybody do handwritten essays, which are painful to read. I’m sure they’re painful to write, and I don’t think that’s a great solution.” Recently, California Baptist University’s Provost Office sent out an email to the student
body with the subject, “Uses and Abuses of Chat GPT3,” where they addressed this technology and acknowledged both the “potentials and perils it brings.” “Your faculty are aware of applications like Chat-GPT3 and GPTZero, which can detect, like SafeAssign, AI-generated text,” said Tae Sung, dean of student success and associate professor of English, in the email. “A group of faculty is currently exploring how such technologies can be used properly to enhance learning through technology in the same way we already use sophisticated computer software to enhance learning.” The email also warned against the abuse of this technology. “If you choose to experiment with these new technologies, avoid any potential honor code violations,” Sung’s email said. “Do not use AI-generated text as your own. Treat it like any open online source that must be evaluated and, if used, cited properly.” ChatGPT itself, when asked about the ethical implications and practical applications of this new technology, warns against using it improperly. “It is important to consider the ethical and educational implications of (using ChatGPT to help with writing essays),” ChatGPT said. “As a language model, ChatGPT can generate text that may be useful in providing ideas or suggestions for your writing, but it is not a substitute for your own original thinking and writing.”
SEE CHATGPT | PAGE 11
CBU students use body art as mode of self-expression BY GABI RIGGIN
ASST. A&E EDITOR Many students at California Baptist University use different forms of self-expression, including writing, sports, music, art — but what about tattoos? 38% of U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 29 have at least one tattoo, according to a 2019 article in Psychology Today. California Baptist University students are no exception. Students on campus explain their tattoos, their meanings and how they use body art to express themselves. Art tells a story. As author Charles de Lint once said, “Tattoos ... are the stories in your heart, written on your skin.” One of the reasons tattoos
can seem frightening is because of how permanent the art is. Cindy Chic is a tattoo artist in Chino Hills who has been tattooing since 2004. She learned from her husband and said that art was her best subject in school. Now that she has been in the tattooing field for so long, she said she has seen a lot. “My advice for the first timers are: do not rush on a tattoo,” Chic said. “It is forever. You only have a certain amount of canvas on your body. Think long and hard about what you want. This way, you will never regret the art on your body.” Much controversy has surrounded tattoos, especially in the workplace. As students, many are preparing to enter the professional world, but
the work environment is also starting to change. One-third of companies now see no problem with employees “donning visible tattoos,” according to the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program. While tattooing is evolving and becoming more acceptable in the workplace, tattoos have also been controversial in the Christian community. Many Christians have been opposed to tattooing the body. Psychology Today reported that 11% of participants who opted not to get a tattoo did so due primarily to religious reasons. One participant gave a response
SEE BODY ART | PAGE 12
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Isaiah Squire, freshman graphic design major, shows off the tattoo of a cross on his forearm.
WHALE BIRTH
CHEWING GUM
BIBLE IN ART
Matt Stumpf, senior liberal studies major, captures rare video of a whale giving birth.
Chewing gum can enhance alertness and performance in class and on tests.
Professors and students weigh in on inaccuracies in the portrayals of biblical characters in art.
NEWS, pg. 3
Lifestyle, pg. 7
A&E, pg. 12