Advantages and risks of using ChatGPT for access to the Tripitaka

Abstract

This academic article aims to study and explain the advantages and risks of using ChatGPT for accessing the Tripitaka. The author has presented three advantages: The first advantage is to use it as a tool for propagating Dhamma teachings that is easily accessible and not limited in time. The restriction risks based on the misapplication of distorted information in the Tipiṭaka may cause the dissemination of false information which is considered extremely dangerous to Buddhism. The second advantage Connecting to various data platforms in real time. The final risk-benefit advantage is ChatGPT’s ability to learn and imitate natural language behavior like humans.  But there are still things that ChatGPT can’t in accessing the Tipiṭaka with the true truth in Dhamma principles, what is good and what is evil? What are the things you should or shouldn’t do? And including what is the highest goal in Buddhism, therefore, the advantages are based on the risks with the intentions of ChatGPT users, artificial intelligence. Which must be accepted that there are both advantages and disadvantages. To find the middle ground between artificial intelligence and access to the true wisdom contained in the Tripitaka.