In the era of generative AI and specifically large language models (LLMs), exemplified by ChatGPT, the intersection of artificial intelligence and human reasoning has become a focal point of global attention. Unlike conventional search engines, LLMs go beyond mere information retrieval, entering into the realm of discourse culture. Their outputs mimic well-considered, independent opinions or statements of facts, presenting a pretense of wisdom. This paper explores the potential transformative impact of LLMs on democratic societies. It delves into the concerns regarding the difficulty in distinguishing ChatGPT-generated texts from human output. The discussion emphasizes the essence of authorship, rooted in the unique human capacity for reason—a quality indispensable for democratic discourse and successful collaboration within free societies. Highlighting the potential threats to democracy, this paper presents three arguments: the Substitution argument, the Authenticity argument, and the Facts argument. These arguments highlight the potential risks that are associated with an overreliance on LLMs. The central thesis posits that widespread deployment of LLMs may adversely affect the fabric of a democracy if not comprehended and addressed proactively and properly. In proposing a solution, we advocate for an emphasis on education as a means to mitigate risks. We suggest cultivating thinking skills in children, fostering coherent thought formulation, and distinguishing between machine-generated output and genuine, i.e., human, reasoning. The focus should be on the responsible development and usage of LLMs, with the goal of augmenting human capacities in thinking, deliberating and decision-making rather than substituting them.

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Vox Populi、Vox ChatGPT：大型语言模型、教育和民主

在生成式人工智能和以ChatGPT为代表的大型语言模型（LLM）时代，人工智能与人类推理的交叉已成为全球关注的焦点。与传统的搜索引擎不同，法学硕士超越了单纯的信息检索，进入了话语文化领域。他们的输出模仿经过深思熟虑的独立意见或事实陈述，呈现出智慧的假象。本文探讨了法学硕士对民主社会的潜在变革性影响。它深入探讨了区分 ChatGPT 生成的文本与人类输出的困难的问题。讨论强调了作者身份的本质，它植根于人类独特的理性能力——这是民主话语和自由社会中成功合作不可或缺的品质。本文强调了对民主的潜在威胁，提出了三个论点：替代论、真实性论和事实论。这些论点强调了与过度依赖法学硕士相关的潜在风险。中心论文认为，如果不积极、正确地理解和解决，法学硕士的广泛部署可能会对民主结构产生不利影响。在提出解决方案时，我们主张强调教育作为减轻风险的手段。我们建议培养儿童的思维能力，培养连贯的思维表述，并区分机器生成的输出和真正的（即人类的）推理。重点应放在法学硕士的负责任的开发和使用上，其目标是增强人类的思考、审​​议和决策能力，而不是取代它们。