How do Twitter Users Perceive ChatGPT? Framing of ChatGPT on Twitter.

Abstract

The launch of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, has ignited a profound discussion on the future of artificial intelligence. With its impressive capabilities and wide-ranging applications, ChatGPT has garnered both praise and criticism, attracting 1 million users within only 5 days. While scholars and experts delve into the long-term implications of these technologies, people have shared their experience with the newest technologies on social media, including Twitter, a platform known for its microblogging and widespread discussions between users. Recognizing the significance of this recent development in the field of large language models, this study sets out to explore the perceptions of ChatGPT by analysing a vast dataset of 2.6 million Twitter posts using natural language processing techniques. By examining emphasis frames, sentiments, and the key actors involved, this research aims to shed light on the nature of the debates surrounding ChatGPT.