When utilizing ChatGPT for translations or reviewing translated materials, I frequently encounter instances of "omissions" or "gaps" in the output. These discrepancies often manifest as errors in adverbs, adjectives, or verb tenses. Upon highlighting these issues in subsequent prompts, the AI typically acknowledges the oversight and promptly corrects the errors.
One potential explanation for these omissions is the ambiguity inherent in the initial prompt. By providing more specific instructions upfront, the AI is more likely to produce accurate results. However, anticipating every potential issue during prompt creation is challenging.
Another possible factor contributing to these omissions is a phenomenon known as "hallucination," where the AI generates content that diverges from the intended meaning. This issue is notoriously difficult to predict and prevent.
Given that translations are intended for human consumption, human oversight of ChatGPT's output is indispensable.
To date, my experience with generative AI has been confined to translation-related tasks, limiting the scope of my insights. Nonetheless, I anticipate developing broader perspectives as my experience expands. For instance, individuals employing generative AI for tasks such as summarizing books, academic papers, or meetings, similar issues might arise. If the output lacks crucial information that the user wants to see, it might be because the prompt did not sufficiently specify what aspects to focus on.
To mitigate this issue, human review of the AI's output is paramount. Nevertheless, generative AI remains a valuable tool. As Professor Yukio Noguchi emphasizes in The Generative AI Revolution, the AI's processing speed is its greatest advantage. Consequently, even with broad or preliminary instructions, users can significantly enhance productivity by leveraging AI for information summarization. However, it's imperative that human reviewers validate the results and provide additional prompts to address any missing critical elements.
Based on my current experience, these observations represent my preliminary conclusions or hypothesis.
