Yes, they do reduce diversity, according to recent research.
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are revolutionizing how we create content. They help us write faster and with better quality and have become invaluable tools for many writers. But with the increasing reliance on these models, there’s a growing concern:
Are we sacrificing creativity for convenience?
It feels like everyone is writing from the same playbook. The articulation and flow might still be good, but all content is starting to feel the same. This is what researchers are calling an “algorithmic monoculture.” They have begun to question whether using the same LLMs(ChatGPT) makes our writing sound more alike, potentially dampening the individuality that makes content stand out.
A recent study examined this issue more closely. The researchers wondered if these language models, especially the ones fine-tuned with human feedback, might shrink the diversity of voices in the writing world. To find out, they asked people to write essays on hot topics from the New York Times, some with the help of GPT-3, others with a more fine-tuned model, InstructGPT, and some without any AI assistance.