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ChatGPT has quickly become a double-edged sword in the education sector. While it is a handy tool for idea generation, research, and classroom material planning, it had led to some students using it to "copy-and-paste" essays or complete assignments without genuine effort or understanding.
Many have started to wonder: Is AI "killing" traditional higher education methods?
However, OpenAI seems to be experimenting a new feature that could act more as an interactive learning companion rather than a mere answer-generator.
Let's Get Into "Study Mode"
Discovered by some ChatGPT subscribers a few weeks ago, OpenAI introduced "Study Mode", a new option in ChatGPT's toolkit where the AI can asks questions and prompt the user for answers rather than passively providing them. This encourages more active learning, where the user will be able to retain the information they're trying to understand.
According to TechCrunch, Study Mode will ask questions to test the user's understanding and can even refuse to offer direct answers unless students engage with the material.
Instead of feeding the users notes and answers, this feature could potentially counter plagiarism or cheating because students are learning the material in order to respond to the AI's prompts, rather than just copying and pasting.
There Are Limitation Though
There is currently no tools for parents or adminstrators to lock students into Study Mode. Students can easily switch into the regular mode of ChatGPT if they just want an answer to a question. So, it will take a dedicated student who genuinely wants to learn rather than just trying to finish their homework.
However, OpenAI’s VP of Education Leah Belsky said OpenAI may explore administrative or parental controls in the future.
Study Mode is rolling out to logged in users on ChatGPT’s Free, Plus, Pro, and Team plans.
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