Brainstorm
Possible Topics:
-Can AI help you lose weight? Should people use it for making diets and nutritional plans?
-How does AI affect running? Can it be used as a personal trainer and create your schedule for achieving goals and running faster?
-AI in Photography
-Affects of AI in school. Pros/Cons
-AI in Art. At what point is it not considered art? Should AI companies be sued for using a wide database of artwork to generate new paintings? Will any AI generated paintings be interesting enough to be in museums?
2 PSA’s:
World Health Organization (WHO). (2018, June 4). Let’s be active for health for all. YouTube. https://youtu.be/uZX14W4rVCU?si=PTdz8lpi2ovoQMRB
NAPCAN. (2013, August 27). Children See Children Do – 2013. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOrGsB4qG_w
References (APA Citation):
Achauer, H. (2023, April 26). Your next fitness coach could be a robot. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/well/move/ai-fitness-trainer-coach.html
Halpren, S. (2023) The Year A.I. Ate the Internet. The New Yorker. https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/profscanlan-english1121-fall2024-d536/files/2024/02/Halpern-AI-at-the-Internet-NewYorker-2023.pdf
Biever, C. (2023, July 27). The Easy Intelligence Test that AI Chatbots Fail. Nature. Celeste-Biever-AI-Chatbots-Fail-Nature
Crawford, K. (2021). Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence. Yale University Press. pp. 1-7. KCrawford-Atlas-of-AI-Intro
Kniberg, H. (2024, January 20). Generative AI in a Nutshell – how to survive and thrive in the age of AI. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw
Cochrane, A. (2023, July 19). One runner followed his watch’s AI training plans for a month. Here’s what happened. . RUN. https://run.outsideonline.com/gear/running-tech/running-watch-ai-training-advice/
Version 1 PSA Initial Draft:
Title: Running Can Be Easier Than Most People Think
While there’s a lot you can achieve on your own; I have been running for 2 years without any aid from anyone; it’s much better with a personal coach. Artificial Intelligence can do exactly that and more! Not only can it give you information about running anytime you need it, but it can make schedules that suit your needs and track your progress. It’s tailored just for you at no cost.
Some may question the risks of AI, however it is only meant to be a tool/guide that you use to help achieve your goals. Ofcourse with any physical activity, it’s better to listen to your body and consult a professional if you have any health risks. But besides that, according to New York Times, AI excels at customizing training plans and adapting to your preferences, as Artificial Intelligence is great at formulas and seeing patterns. The more specific you get in typing your prompts, the more details it can provide you with on how to achieve your goals. Henrik Kniberg says it perfectly, “The biggest limitation is not the technology, but your imagination.” Get started and create the best training plan for you today!
AI Generated PSA:
Version 2: Hi, can you rewrite the Public Service Announcement to have the audience be beginner runners who are just trying to run their first 5 Kilometer run? Make it encouraging, informative and easy to start today.
AI:
**Title: Running Your First 5K is Easier Than You Think**
Running your first 5K might seem challenging, but with the right support, it’s totally achievable—even if you’re a complete beginner! Imagine having a coach who’s always available to answer questions, create a custom schedule, and keep you motivated, all at no cost. That’s exactly what Artificial Intelligence (AI) can do for you.
AI can provide you with simple, step-by-step guidance that’s tailored to your starting point and personal goals. It can help you build endurance, track your progress, and even suggest rest days so you stay healthy and injury-free. While AI is a powerful tool, remember to listen to your body and check with your doctor if you have any health concerns.
Getting started is as easy as typing a few prompts to let AI know what you’re aiming for—whether that’s running your first full 5K or simply enjoying the process of building up your fitness. AI can adjust your plan as you go, helping you move at a pace that feels just right. The journey is yours, and AI is here to help make it easier. So why wait? Get started today!
Version 3: Can you rewrite the Public Service Announcement to have the audience be for professional long distance athletes like Eliud Kipchoge? Make it enticing, informative and critically important.
AI:
**Title: Precision Training with AI: A New Edge for Elite Runners**
For elite athletes like you, every fraction of a second matters. You’ve dedicated years to perfecting your craft and pushing the limits, and now, there’s a groundbreaking tool that can help take you even further. Imagine a coach that analyzes your data instantly, fine-tunes your strategy daily, and adapts to your training needs in real time. That’s the power of Artificial Intelligence in the world of professional running.
AI is more than just a trend; it’s a critical tool for gaining an edge in modern training. With AI, you can receive personalized plans tailored to your specific physiological data, goals, and recovery requirements. It can monitor patterns in your performance, offer adaptive insights to improve your speed, endurance, and efficiency, and provide instant feedback after each session. Even for seasoned professionals, AI can uncover hidden opportunities for improvement that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Of course, AI serves as a guide, working alongside your instincts and expertise. But with its capacity to track every nuance of your performance, adjust your training plans dynamically, and ensure optimal recovery, AI gives you a unique advantage. The more precise your input, the more AI can refine your training strategy—making it an invaluable asset in your quest for excellence. For athletes pushing the boundaries of human potential, AI is not just an option; it’s essential. Take the next step in elite training today.
Comparison Essay:
The PSA draft that I wrote was intended to promote Artificial Intelligence, to see it more than just a scary machine but more as a tool, something that can be used and be essential in people’s life. My target audience was on all groups of people who are interested in running and want to improve their performance with a training plan. It was meant to help them navigate and make ChatGPT easier to use. I think I succeeded in making the PSA encouraging and giving enough information for people to give Artificial Intelligence a try. At first, it didn’t have enough references however after a few revisions I was able to find more information that was relevant to my PSA topic. However, it was a rough draft and it definitely still needed more corrections.
The second version which was AI generated, surpassed my expectations. I tried to change the audience for people who want to run their first 5 Kilometers and instruct the AI to make the PSA informative and encouraging. The AI was able to easily exceed what I expected and I enjoyed reading it. The title is more compelling and even the ending was great. I liked that it generated: “The journey is yours, and AI is here to help make it easier. So why wait? Get started today!” The question “So why wait? Get started today!” is very powerful and I think it makes the audience really consider trying ChatGPT right after reading the PSA. However, the wording in some sentences was slightly off, “So why wait?” could be improved to “Why wait?” which makes it sound more enticing and professional.
Lastly, the third version was equally as good as the second version. Where the 2nd version lacked in providing the details and specifics of running, the 3rd version made up for it. This PSA also differs from the 2nd version by targeting elite long distance runners. It is clear that the audience is for advanced runners just by the first sentence “For elite athletes like you, every fraction of a second matters.” It immediately intrigues someone who really values the ability to cut down their time and beat their competition because every second matters. It further emphasizes the benefits by stating that AI can give you instant feedback after every session and that it uncovers the hidden opportunities that a person may miss but the AI can see from tracking and evaluating all the data. It is interesting and it goes more specifically into running which I liked. This all can be possible as there have been a few running apps using AI and the database, in order to give a personalized training plan. However there needs to be more research done of how effective these training plans are for elite runners. I still think a coach would be superior for them but perhaps they can use both, Artificial Intelligence and a real fitness coach to enhance their training. According to New York Times, one of the apps is “Freeletics” which uses your data from previous workouts and also uses other users’ data to generate training plans that will fit you. Based on that alone, Artificial Intelligence has a lot of potential in the future.
Overall, ChatGPT was great at creating different versions of my PSA and I will take inspiration from both of the chats in order to make my PSA project better.
Reflection Essay:
The PSA project was difficult yet easy at the same time. There were a myriad of steps that had to be pieced together, one by one, to finally get to the end product. Through this long process, I got to learn more about AI and get a slightly better understanding of why so many people are obsessed with it. In this reflection, I will examine what I learned, the easiest and most difficult parts of this project, whether there’s anything I would change if I had more time, and if my views on Artificial Intelligence changed.
To start off, I’d like to state that I had almost no experience using Artificial Intelligence before this project. This significantly affected my learning experience, and there were a few things I learned that were quite surprising. First, I got to really see firsthand how I can use AI and how prompts work. I had a great experience, and as long as I provided detailed information in my prompts, ChatGPT would respond correctly and even exceeded some of my expectations. When I asked it to rewrite my PSA draft and change the audience, it generated a well written PSA in a few seconds. It astounded me that it was so easy and I enjoyed the process of using the AI. Second, I learned that it can be useful in real life. I’ve mostly only heard that ChatGPT is bad and everyone uses it to cheat on exams and write essays, however I didn’t know it could have real life applications. It has many uses, and I enjoyed finding out that it can create schedules and training plans whenever I may need it. I will definitely use this feature in the future. Lastly while doing this project, I realized how I could have used this time more wisely and accomplished more.
The easiest part of this project was the topic. Being able to talk about a hobby that has been a big part of my life made everything easier. I already knew many aspects of running and the technology that is used to track data. While I haven’t used Garmin for running, I have heard of this brand before and it surprised me to learn that they have started to implement Artificial Intelligence into their watches. However, one of the most difficult parts of this project is the duration. By the final week, I felt exhausted and just wanted to finish because the project spanned multiple weeks. Maybe if I had an extra week, I would read through my project again and have it checked by my friends and family. However, I think that with all the time I had, I accomplished a lot.
Now, have my views of Generative AI changed during this project? I would have to say yes. Before this, I was extremely against Artificial Intelligence and I disliked it however while doing this project it opened my eyes to its capabilities. Reading articles such as “The Easy Intelligence Tests That AI ChatBots Fail,” by Celeste Biever made me realize the strengths and weaknesses of AI. It cleared up some misconceptions and made me accept Artificial Intelligence more for what it is. It is a tool, and in many ways, it isn’t perfect. It is terrible at abstract puzzles and ideas and it is far from being human-like. Overall, this project made me realize and appreciate Artificial Intelligence for its strengths, and I will be using it whenever I feel I need it.
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Final PSA
Title: Running Your First 5K is Easier Than You Think
Key Question: Did you know that Artificial Intelligence can make running simple?
Running your first 5K might seem intimidating at first, but with the right support it’s totally achievable—even if you’re a beginner. Imagine having a coach who’s always available to answer questions, create custom schedules, and keep you motivated, all at no cost. Artificial Intelligence can do exactly that and more. It can help you reach that first milestone and beyond.
Artificial Intelligence can assist with: building endurance, tracking progress, and even suggesting rest days so you stay healthy and injury-free. However, as with any physical activity, remember to listen to your body and check with your doctor if you have any health concerns. Aside from that, running is easy to start. According to New York Times, AI excels at customizing training plans by using formulas and seeing patterns in data. Some running watches, such as Garmin, come with AI built-in, and there are also apps like Freeletics and Fitbod which use this technology too. However if you’re looking for a free option, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is great and easily accessible. The more specific you are when typing your prompts, the more details it can provide you with on how to achieve your goals. Henrik Kniberg says it perfectly, “The biggest limitation is not the technology, but your imagination.”
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Call to Action: Why wait? Create the best training plan today! If you struggle with being consistent with your runs, you won’t have any more excuses with the help of AI!
Cornerstone Articles:
Achauer, H. (2023, April 26). Your next fitness coach could be a robot. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/well/move/ai-fitness-trainer-coach.html
Biever, C. (2023, July 27). The Easy Intelligence Test that AI Chatbots Fail. Nature. Celeste-Biever-AI-Chatbots-Fail-Nature
Cochrane, A. (2023, July 19). One runner followed his watch’s AI training plans for a month. Here’s what happened. . RUN. https://run.outsideonline.com/gear/running-tech/running-watch-ai-training-advice/
Kniberg, H. (2024, January 20). Generative AI in a Nutshell – how to survive and thrive in the age of AI. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw
Aha Moment:
At first I wasn’t sure how good my sources were however after ChatGPT sorted them, it gave me more insight to which were the most important in my PSA project. I’m glad I used the New York Times article as it gave real life examples of which apps use Artificial Intelligence. This really helped make my PSA be more convincing. I also noticed that Celeste Biever article and New York Times both mention AI for it being good at formulas and recognizing patterns from data. The article that Celeste Biever wrote, helped me have a better understanding of AI and really improved my experience with writing this project.
