I’m not exactly an artificial intelligence advocate. There are so many ethical reasons to avoid using this technology, including gender bias in search results, and the fact that it uses up to 500 millilitres of water for every 5 to 50 questions (depending on the servers’ location). But, a few weeks ago, I heard the most convincing argument for ChatGPT I will ever hear.Â
I was at an awards dinner and happened to be sitting next to a female executive director. We ended up chatting about being women in leadership roles and she shared my frustration with often having to go to men for advice and guidance. As we chatted, she dropped this on me: anything you can ask a man, you can ask ChatGPT. My jaw hit the floor. Damn, she was absolutely not wrong. While ChatGPT may not have direct experience in whatever situation you’re asking it for advice, it will most likely give you some pretty solid guidance.Â
I wouldn’t recommend going to ChatGPT for everything (again, ethics) but if you’re in a sticky situation and need advice, you don’t need to go to that crusty old male executive for answers — your ChatGPT boyfriend is always ready and waiting.Â
Darien Johnsen is a UFV alumni who obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree with double extended minors in Global Development Studies and Sociology in 2020. She started writing for The Cascade in 2018, taking on the role of features editor shortly after. She’s passionate about justice, sustainable development, and education.
