My Paragraph

In this post, I will be going over the positive and negative effects of video games. As it is known, video games are a very big part of the lives of many children, so I was curious to see the positive and negative effects of them. In a study done in 2022, 2000 children from ages 9-10 were categorized into 2 categories: those who played 3 or more hours of video games per day and those who played no video games. The study found that those who reported playing video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests involving impulse control and working memory compared to those who had never played video games. This essentially means that the kids that play video games were faster and more accurate at quick thinking and being able to process information.

Although there were positive effects, video games are also addicting and they tend to eat up a lot of time and can sometimes increase depression, violence and aggressive behavior. Overall, video games have both positive and negative effects and they aren’t always a bad thing, however, they aren’t always a good thing

AI’s Paragraph

Video games can have both positive and negative effects on children aged 9-10. On the positive side, certain video games can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. Cooperative multiplayer games can promote teamwork and social interaction, fostering friendships and collaboration skills. Some games also offer educational content, teaching subjects like math, science, and history in an engaging way. Additionally, gaming can provide a sense of accomplishment and boost self-esteem when children overcome challenges within the game environment.

However, excessive gaming or exposure to violent or inappropriate content can have negative consequences. It may lead to decreased physical activity, contributing to health issues such as obesity or poor posture. Excessive gaming can also interfere with sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and reduced academic performance. Furthermore, prolonged exposure to violent games may desensitize children to real-world violence or increase aggressive behavior. It’s important for parents to set limits on screen time, choose age-appropriate games, and encourage a balanced lifestyle that includes outdoor activities, social interactions, and other forms of entertainment.

• What was your experience in using AI?

My experience using OpenAI’s ChatGPT was very simple and easy. All I did was type  “Explain the positive and negative effects of video games on children ages 9-10 in 5-8 sentences?” and it came up with some fairly accurate information.

• Was the paragraph the AI generated accurate? Fact-check any new information and see if it’s true.

The AI’s paragraph was accurate for the most part and it’s ideas were true and fair. Everything it stated seems to be accurate and fair.

• Was the exercise useful? How can this help you with your learning going forward?

I think this exercise was useful. Now I know the general capabilities of AI and I know that it is reliable in this case.

• Were your results expected? Yes or No? Explain.

To be honest, I wasn’t really expecting AI to be correct about what it said, but as far as I can tell, it is right.