The Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT on Adult Education

Artificial intelligence has shown tremendous promise in fostering educational transformation as a result of the quick advancement of information technology. The launch of the artificial intelligence tool “ChatGPT” in November 2022 garnered a lot of interest, especially in the education sector. Although ChatGPT has many useful features, it also has some drawbacks that need to be fixed, including the accuracy of question-answers, data pollution issues, ethical and safety concerns, and the possibility of knowledge plagiarism. ChatGPT can also answer user questions, complete user-specified tasks, and even continuously optimise task performance. The use of ChatGPT presents both potential and difficulties in the process of advocating for adult education reform. Additionally, the rise of ChatGPT gives educators a chance to consider their professional worth and raises expectations for them. This article seeks to shed light on adult educators' opinions regarding generative artificial intelligence use while also highlighting education technology features and tools that can help adults better address the requirements of a variety of learners and hone their instructional design abilities.