Debates about the benefits and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are now ubiquitous, with college campuses grappling with how to deal with the rise of chat-based AI software like ChatGPT. This year’s Student Showcase will feature several research projects related to machine learning and AI. The Student Showcase celebrates the creativity, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and artistic performance of undergraduate and graduate students at Colorado Mesa University and Western Colorado Community College.This year marks the 14th yearth It’s the anniversary of the event, with a near-record number of 377 sessions. If you’re interested in learning more about how computer science program students are using cutting-edge AI technologies, join one of the many AI-focused sessions to learn about their work and Ask me a question.
One of these groups, made up of CMU computer science students Sullivan Frazier, Zackary Mason, and Axel Garces, developed their own machine learning software programs “under the hood” and built the popular ChatGPT chatbot platform. We are experimenting to make it more user-friendly and easier to use. Approachable. A chatbot is a computer program that simulates human conversation and allows humans to interact with digital devices as if they were talking to a real person.
Given that many people find AI intimidating, the group worked together to build an interactive web application that allows users to customize the characteristics of the chatbots they interact with. For example, a chatbot can assume the traits, speech patterns, and knowledge of Yoda from Star Wars. Not only does this feature make the chatbot experience more fun and enjoyable, it also allows users to choose a chatbot based on their personal language and cultural preferences, ensuring a chatbot experience that reflects the individual who uses it. becomes possible.
Through their research, the group has addressed some of the deeper issues AI poses. Mason explains: ChatGPT isn’t creating anything new, but it’s quickly and accurately classifying a vast repository of human knowledge that people input. This is new. ”
“Machine learning has been around since the 90’s, but now we have the computing power to build products that people find useful, it’s no longer a closed door. ChatGPT isn’t creating anything new. is rapidly and accurately classifying vast repositories of human knowledge that people input.This is new.” – Zachary Mason
The team is particularly concerned about AI applications where programs are forced to make difficult decisions that require serious trade-offs to be considered. They believe AI is good at collecting and organizing data, but the group argues that even when the risks are so high, the human element is needed. “Sometimes you need an ethical line or a moral line. It takes a human being with a heart to make big decisions,” he says. “I don’t think AI will take all jobs, but we need to find a balance between humans and technology,” Mason agreed. The group is excited about the future of computer science and optimistic that humanity will remain resilient in the face of the changes and challenges AI will bring.
Frazier is excited to present their research at the Student Showcase and bring this discussion to the greater CMU community. “Sometimes in our day-to-day lives we feel a little withdrawn in the confluence hall. You don’t know what’s going on here, and by going to showcases, people come to see what you’re doing and learn about what’s going on in a whole different field. I can.
“There are times in my day-to-day life when I feel a little withdrawn in a confluence hall. and you don’t have a clue what’s going on here, and by going to showcases, people come to see what you’re doing, and they’re going to see what’s going on in a whole different field. You can learn.” – Sullivan Fraser
The Frazier, Mason, and Garces groups were guided and assisted by their faculty mentor Dr. Ram Basnet, associate professor of computer science and co-director of the Center for Cyber Security. Basnet, along with CMU’s other computer science departments, over the next few years he aims to expand his AI program offerings and currently offers cybersecurity, data science, and offers a professional certificate in web application development.
This year’s Student Showcase will begin on Friday, April 28 at 12:00 PM at the Love Recital Hall at the Moss Performing Arts Center. Presentations, performances, demonstrations and exhibits will then follow throughout the campus. The day concludes with a celebratory event at 4:30 PM in the University Center Meyer Ballroom.
The event is free and open to the public, and details about this year’s sessions and parking are available on the Student Showcase website.
