Category: Student PSA Projects (Page 2 of 3)

Possible Topics:
How To Properly Use “Dangerous” AI

AI in the Gaming Industry

AI in the Film Industry

Week 3: My Rough Draft

The use of artificial intelligence is going to become more and more of a necessity in our daily lives as time passes. It is necessary to be familiar with how it works and how it will impact our lives and future generations. Specifically, in the gaming industry the “threat” of AI removing you from your job should not worry you after reading this PSA! The idea that an AI can take your job is rooted in a sense of unease and anxiety, in order for you to lose those feelings, you must educate yourself. Artificial Intelligence has many practical uses and can be used to help simplify complex processes and to help you to do your job better. Artificial Intelligence is not a tool to replace you, but one to enhance you. Writing simple code for a game and learning from it, helping with ideas you may be stuck on, etc are all ways to use Artificial Intelligence. 

Kniberg, H. (n.d.). Generative AI in a Nutshell. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IK3DFHRFfw 

Wilde, T. (2024, January 2). How generative AI could change the way video games are developed, tested, and played. GeekWire.
https://www.geekwire.com/2023/how-generative-ai-could-change-the-way-video-games-are-developed-tested-and-played

https://www.psacertified.org/blog/psa-certified-2024-security-report-the-promise-of-ai-relies-on-scaling-security-as-edge-ai-booms

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/learning/should-states-provide-recent-high-school-graduates-with-jobs-in-public-service.html?searchResultPosition=6

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/books/review/artificial-intelligence-best-books.html?searchResultPosition=2

Week 4: AI PSA

Are you worried about losing your job to AI? Do not worry you are not alone! (From Errol F. Richardson’s “Everybody Is Talking About A.I. What the Heck Is It, Anyway?”) After the launch of ChatGPT, everybody had an opinion, and nobody knew what they were talking about.” The idea that Artificial Intelligence can replace you in your current workplace is founded from ignorance in how it works. AI will never replace you once you finish reading this PSA and you get the necessary skills and assets required to master control over it. Prompt Engineering and knowing how to get what you want from AI is necessary as you will use AI as a tool to help streamline and simplify processes (NOT to do the entire process for you) in order to become more efficient at your job. We must come together to use these tools within our skill sets to improve our knowledge and to work ethically in collaboration with these changing times.

AI PSA 1: Embracing AI in the Workplace

(Prompt: Using the above PSA rewrite it into an essay meant for working professionals in order to convey the idea that AI will not replace you in your job. Improve the grammar to suit the level of the audience and keep it in between 100-200 words.)

Are you concerned about the impact of AI on your job? You’re not alone. Following the introduction of ChatGPT, many expressed apprehension, often rooted in misconceptions about AI’s capabilities. Understanding AI is key to recognizing that it is a tool designed to enhance, not replace, your role.

By developing skills in prompt engineering and learning how to effectively harness AI, you can streamline and simplify your work processes. AI should be viewed as an assistant that complements your expertise, allowing you to focus on higher-level tasks and decision-making.

As we navigate this evolving landscape, it’s crucial to collaborate ethically with these technologies. Embrace AI as an opportunity for professional growth, and together we can adapt and thrive in this new era. Let’s harness these tools to elevate our skills and improve our work environment.

AI PSA 2: Ethically Using AI as a Learning Tool

Are you concerned about how AI might affect your education? You’re not alone. With the rise of tools like ChatGPT, many students feel unsure about how to navigate this technology. It’s essential to recognize that AI should be used as an aid in your learning process, not as a replacement for your efforts.

By mastering skills like prompt engineering, you can effectively utilize AI to enhance your understanding of course material and streamline your study processes. Think of AI as a supportive resource that can help clarify concepts, suggest research avenues, or generate ideas, rather than doing the work for you.

As you engage with AI, remember to use it ethically. It’s vital to maintain academic integrity by ensuring that your work reflects your own understanding and insights. Embrace AI as a powerful tool to deepen your learning and develop critical skills, preparing you for success in an increasingly digital world. Let’s make the most of these advancements together!

Reflection:

I think the AI did a better job at conveying the message in its choice of vocabulary. I think I should learn to use more words I know as I can tell what most of these words are in advance but it never occurred to me to use these words as they’re not in my everyday vocabulary. It also makes better use of different sentence types to convey a more convincing message with its use of exclamatory sentences being able to more accurately convey the feelings I wanted to convey.

The toning down of the vocabulary for the college student PSA is also very useful for me to know as it also changes its tone from a more professional one that you would expect in, say a work announcement, to more of a less uptight feeling one while still being school appropriate in its structure.

Week ?: Rough Draft Rewrite

Are you worried about losing your job to AI? Do not worry you are not alone! (From Errol F. Richardson’s “Everybody Is Talking About A.I. What the Heck Is It, Anyway?”) After the launch of ChatGPT, everybody had an opinion, and nobody knew what they were talking about.” The idea that Artificial Intelligence can replace you in your current workplace is founded from ignorance in how it works. AI will never replace you once you finish reading this PSA and you get the necessary skills and assets required to master control over it. Prompt Engineering and knowing how to get what you want from AI is necessary as you will use AI as a tool to help streamline and simplify processes (NOT to do the entire process for you) in order to become more efficient at your job. Using iterations is also useful as being able to add on to the responses that are fed back to you in order to get a closer response to what you’re looking for is also necessary. The Artificial Intelligence you know and fear can very well be used in order to help your job efficiency improve! If you learn how to use Artificial Intelligence, then your fear of AI will disappear and you will become a far better worker, in whatever job it may be. We must come together to use these tools within our skill sets to improve our knowledge and to work ethically in collaboration with these changing times.

Chat GPT Iteration 1:

Input:

Output:

Public Service Announcement: AI Can Boost Your Career—Here’s How

Worried about AI taking over your job? You’re not alone. Since the launch of AI tools like ChatGPT, there’s been plenty of hype and fear. But here’s the real story: AI is not here to replace you. It’s a tool to enhance your capabilities, and knowing how to use it can significantly boost your efficiency.

The first step to harnessing AI is Prompt Engineering. Think of this as giving AI clear, precise instructions so it produces exactly what you need. This skill allows you to guide AI to create high-quality outputs tailored to your tasks. But no single prompt will always be perfect—iterations are essential. By adjusting your prompts and refining them based on feedback, you’re able to get better, more targeted results over time. This iterative process is what transforms AI from a basic tool into a customized assistant.

With AI, you can automate repetitive tasks, gain insights faster, and streamline complex processes. It’s not about letting AI do everything; it’s about working with AI to sharpen your performance and save time on routine tasks, so you can focus on what matters most.

The fear of losing jobs to AI often comes from misunderstanding. By learning how to master AI tools through prompt engineering and thoughtful iterations, you’ll be embracing the future of work—and becoming a more valuable asset in any role.

Chat GPT Iteration 2:

Input:

Output:

Public Service Announcement: AI is Your Career Partner, Not a Replacement

Worried about AI taking over your job? You’re not alone. Since the launch of tools like ChatGPT, discussions about AI’s role have sparked fear and uncertainty. But here’s the reality: AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to enhance your productivity and efficiency, not do the entire job for you.

Prompt Engineering is the first step to mastering AI. This skill involves crafting specific, clear instructions that guide AI to generate exactly what you need. It’s not about AI taking over complex tasks but about using it to automate the repetitive, time-consuming parts of your workflow. Imagine having an assistant to handle the basics while you focus on higher-level problem-solving and decision-making.

Effective AI use also relies on iterations, or refining prompts to improve results over time. This process allows you to build on the AI’s responses, fine-tuning until the output is just right. AI is a tool to streamline processes, make data insights faster, and add convenience—not to replace your expertise or judgment. You stay in the driver’s seat, directing AI to complement your work rather than substitute it.

Fears around AI often stem from misunderstandings. By learning prompt engineering and refining your use of AI, you’ll see it as a powerful ally. Embracing AI doesn’t mean stepping aside; it means stepping up with new skills to ensure you remain invaluable in the evolving workplace.

Reflection 2: I decided to add more to my PSA as i felt like some things were missing from the previous one. The AI here has immensely improved on the essay in a way that I prefer over the previous two iterations. The higher vocabulary in previous ones was nice, however, I feel like even if you were to work at your job you would not want to have to deal with all of those words. I don’t know how to explain it but I feel like the last iteration has sufficient use of vocabulary while also not feeling like you were talking to a high school student. The wording is proper and professional while not feeling too stuffy having to read it.

The Five Pieces of the Final PSA

Title: Artificial Intelligence: How To Use The Future

Key Question: How to use artificial intelligence to help with your job.

Body Text: Are you worried about losing your job to AI? Do not worry you are not alone! (From Errol F. Richardson’s “Everybody Is Talking About A.I. What the Heck Is It, Anyway?”) After the launch of ChatGPT, everybody had an opinion, and nobody knew what they were talking about.” The idea that Artificial Intelligence can replace you in your current workplace is founded from ignorance in how it works. AI will never replace you. Using the following two techniques, you will be effective in handling AI.

The first technique you should be aware of is Prompt Engineering. This can be defined as effectively writing prompts to get the response you want from Artificial Intelligence. Knowing how to get what you want from AI is necessary as you will use AI as a tool to help streamline and simplify processes (NOT to do the entire process for you) in order to become more efficient at your job.

The second technique is Iterations. Using iterations is also useful as being able to add on to the responses that are fed back to you in order to get a closer response to what you’re looking for.

The Artificial Intelligence you know and fear can very well be used in order to help your job efficiency improve! If you learn how to use Artificial Intelligence, then your fear of AI will disappear and you will become a far better worker, in whatever job it may be. Using Ai doesn’t mean you’re giving away your job, it means you’re becoming better at it.

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Call to Action: If you educate yourself on how to use A.I., then you will be more proficient at your job.

APA Style Citations:

1. Paris, F., & Buchanan, L. (2023, April 14). 35 ways real people are using A.I. Right Now. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/04/14/upshot/up-ai-uses.html 
2. Broad, W. J. (2024, July 29). Artificial Intelligence gives weather forecasters a new edge. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/29/science/ai-weather-forecast-hurricane.html?searchResultPosition=16 

1.  Brainstorm

Possible Topics:

-healthy diets

– the natural disasters

– AI predicting the future 40 years fast forward

-the hurricane destroying Florida

-Health Administration

2 PSA’s I appreciate:

https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/public-service-announcements-about-emergencies-and-disasters

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DinHsN3Yna7U&ved=2ahUKEwj8nr3H7pKJAxWQpIkEHTMZFbYQtwJ6BAgVEAI&usg=AOvVaw3rN1FcAt929ZngIkex_fAd

 

Articles on on AI and healthy diets

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10649930/&ved=2ahUKEwjjsZWI75KJAxXBlYkEHZakO0QQFnoECBkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw05ZFyHVQ7b8wSdZZopOs2M

 

Week 3: Body text,  generative AI versions, and comparison essay

 

The Three Versions of My PSA:

 Version 1: My own writing:

Title : AI Assisting Natural disasters

How have you ever been through a natural disaster?  Natural disasters are devastating and are occurring more often around the world. Recently Hurricane Milton in Florida had mind blown us. There’s good news, AI can help with making early predictions, real-time Alerts, and rescue Operations. AI can assist people during natural disasters in this case by recommending action plans based on real-time data, helping responders make faster and more effective decisions under pressure. More specifically, people looking for ways to prepare for or navigate natural disasters is effortless and efficient. This could include individuals in disaster-prone areas, families seeking preparedness resources, and better emergency planning and survival strategies. Although AI is a support tool to enhance survival chances, it can’t replace existing measures with humans such as experience.  

 

Version 2: ChatGPT #1:

Prompt: using the above PSA rewrite it to be smoother and meant people endangered of flood and possibilities of survival (in 120-150 words).

ChatGPT:

Cornerstone sources:

 

  How A.I. Can Help Handle Severe Weather. (2019, May 12). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/12/climate/artificial-intelligence-climate-change.html  

How Can AI Improve Emergency Response (2024, February) CentralSquare.  https://www.centralsquare.com/resources/articles/how-can-ai-improve-emergency-response

 

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Week 4: Final PSA Poster, Final Reflection, APA References, and brief Presentation

Title: AI Assisting Natural disasters 

Key Question: How does AI help improve chances of survival during natural disasters? 

PSA: How have you ever been through a natural disaster?  Natural disasters are devastating and are occurring more often around the world. Recently Hurricane Milton in Florida had mind blown us. There’s good news, AI can help with making early predictions, real-time Alerts, and rescue Operations. AI can assist people during natural disasters in this case by recommending action plans based on real-time data, helping responders make faster and more effective decisions under pressure. More specifically, people looking for ways to prepare for or navigate natural disasters is effortless and efficient. By combining advanced technology with informed decision-making, we can enhance our chances of survival and resilience against flooding. Stay informed, stay prepared, and let AI assist you in safeguarding your future. Additionally, the ability to lead and motivate communities during evacuations or recovery efforts is inherently human. Ultimately, while AI enhances disaster management, it is human experience, empathy, and adaptability that play a crucial role in saving lives and fostering resilience. 

Call-to-Action: AI can’t replace human measures such as trust networking, background experience and empathy. If you are endangered from natural disasters, then you should use AI for safety measures like having a plan for evacuation. 

 

For more information, read these articles on natural disasters! 

Our Strange New Way of Witnessing Natural Disasters. (2024, October 23). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/23/magazine/natural-disasters-streaming.html  

Artificial Intelligence Gives Weather Forecasters a New Edge. (2024, July 29). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/29/science/ai-weather-forecast-hurricane.html  

A deadly earthquake absolutely, positively will ravage Seattle at some point. Here’s how to survive it. (2022, April 01). The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/a-deadly-earthquake-absolutely-positively-will-ravage-seattle-at-some-point-heres-how-to-survive-it/  

Reflection Essay: 400-600 words 

 My PSA project was a long project, I found it a little hard yet very time consuming since I`m taking longer to finish. I’m getting advice from my professor; my peer reviewer gave me suggestions that helped me edit more onto my PSA project. There were some brainstorming moments of where I want PSA to lead to, what articles to find that’ll be helpful to my readers comprehension of how much natural disaster have become a serious issue, just to give background information as well. This reflection essay will explore my experience in more depth. I will examine what I learned, the easiest and hardest parts of the project, what I would do if I had more time, and if my views have changed about generative AI. 

Throughout this three-week AI project, I discovered three things. First, I realized how the right usage of AI can be beneficial to your knowledge and can assist you in ways that bring ease in researching almost anything. Second, I learned that ChatGPT is conversational, I never used this program but recently for this project I used it, my perspective has changed a lot. Before I thought, it`s just a waste of time and I might get in trouble for plagiarism, however I learned that only taking notes of some points and then paraphrasing it to make your piece of writing better is a skill that I feel like I grasped more than before.  My first version that I actually wrote is closer to how I sound in real life.  

The easiest was getting started, brainstorming, and writing the first PSA draft. The hardest thing was I was still indecisive about the type of PSA I wanted to work on, it took me awhile to figure out what message I wanted to deliver. One of the easiest parts was actually working with ChatGPT. The program is friendly and conversational, I would throw a prompt and get some more information in return.  

If I had another week, I think I would like to work on looking for apps or platforms that can predict a natural disaster. I feel like there are more discoveries as to what futher steps can be taken. I think I would also like to work on creating AI image to regarding this PSA to challenge myself furthermore.  

How have my own views on Generative AI changed during this project? This question is a straightforward one. There is so much valuable content and resources found using AI. I think it has made my writing comfortable for me. I learned that I could get something useful out of the Chat, but I also learned that I could learn even more if I kept adding on to my project overall. But back to the question: my views have changed only slightly. I was looking forward to using ChatGPT, but now I am satisfied with the responses I receive even though I must spend the necessary time refining the product to make it better on my terms. It’s all about learning what the outcomes can bring and how we can use some points to adjust my writing. 

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Brainstorm ideas

-AI in sports
-AI and its ability to diagnose diseases accurately
-AI and its effectiveness in driving self-automated vehicles
-AI and its function in ghost stores such as Amazon GO
-AI and its use in ChatBots or industrial usage

Sources/ references

https://youtu.be/hx2CHgQ5DTA

https://firesafetyforlife.com/product/fire-prevention-education-materials-all-products/posters-and-banners/covid-19-stop-the-spread-banner/

PSA – No AI Title – The fastest way to shop

Welcome to the newest and fastest way to shop – Scan and GO Stores! This is a new way of shopping with even less employee interaction than the self-checkout line. These stores work by letting customers scan their phones, grab whatever they want, and then leave without having to see an employee asking if they would like a bag. Using advanced technology and AI, when a customer scans their phones, it will automatically track all the purchases they make within the store, and only after the customer leaves, it will charge them for the total of whatever they bought. This is the fastest and most efficient way to start shopping with minimal effort and interaction for people who want the quickest shopping experience.

PSA- 1st AI run – “Effortless Shopping with Scan and GO: Fast, Secure, and Simple!” – an older audience who are unsure about their cyber security

We understand that shopping can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially with new technology. Introducing Scan and GO Stores, a convenient and secure way to shop that prioritizes your comfort. With Scan and GO, you can simply scan your phone as you enter, pick up your groceries, and leave without the hassle of traditional checkout lines. Our advanced technology tracks your purchases automatically, ensuring a smooth experience without the need for extensive employee interaction. Your security is our top priority. Each transaction is carefully managed, and you only pay for your items once you leave the store, giving you peace of mind. Experience the ease of shopping while enjoying the freedom of minimal interaction. We’re here to make your grocery shopping experience faster, safer, and more enjoyable than ever!

PSA-2nd run- audience is for people who are neurodivergent or afraid of interaction

A New Shopping Experience Just for You!

We understand that shopping can be stressful for those who prefer to avoid social interactions. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Scan and GO Stores, a shopping method designed with your comfort in mind. With Scan and GO, you simply scan your phone as you enter, pick out the items you need, and leave without engaging with employees. Our advanced technology automatically tracks your purchases, allowing you to focus on shopping without the usual interruptions. This innovative system lets you enjoy a more relaxed shopping experience, free from the pressures of traditional checkouts. You’ll only be charged for your items after you leave the store, making the process smooth and straightforward. Experience shopping in a way that feels comfortable and stress-free. We’re here to make your grocery trips easier and more enjoyable!

Comparison essay

There are different versions of the PSA that I wrote and that were then generated by AI. There are some repeating patterns and signs within the rewritten PSA and the original PSA. One difference I noticed is that towards the end of the PSA, it will include the main points or the specific thing I was asking for in the prompt and will always keep a few of the original words and just rephrase them from the original. Also, another difference that I noticed is that the PSA’s that are written by the AI are more targeted towards a specific person as they are using different terms to target a specific person as if the person was reading it and I do think this is something that I should incorporate into my own PSA’s as my original PSA that was used as a template, lacks some interaction or a sense of accommodation towards the reader and is not using personal terms such as I or you. This sense could be especially helpful since it isn’t written as a  PSA and is more towards an informational paragraph instead of a PSA to convince people to shop at these locations or have a friendly perception of the place. The AI-generated PSAs have a slight difference too in the order that they are formatted since there is a different topic sentence and after this sentence, it will shorten the main knowledge and paraphrase it and then keep it all together but for the after the sentences, it will directly answer the main prompt that I tell it to and create its own sentences and the closing sentence is written in a way to address the reader and make sure that it ends the entire paragraph in a clear and concise way. These are all very helpful and small differences that I will have to work on for the final PSA as this change can be extremely helpful for grabbing the reader’s attention and acting in a way to convince the reader to trust these new stories and gain traction.

References

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/business/target-retail-ai.html

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/05/amazon-makes-big-bet-on-selling-cashierless-tech-to-outside-retailers.html 

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/amazons-self-checkout-technology-grocery-flop/index.htm

Title:
How fast can you go shopping?

Call-to-action:
If you ever worry about how long it will take to finish shopping, try one of these Scan and Go stores to get the fastest shopping experience.

Key question: Do you ever wonder how fast you can finish shopping with these new Scan and Go stores?

Welcome to the newest and fastest way to shop – Scan and GO Stores! Introducing Scan and GO Stores, a convenient and secure way to shop that prioritizes your comfort. With Scan and GO, you simply scan your phone as you enter, pick out the items you need, and leave without engaging with employees. Our advanced technology tracks your purchases automatically, ensuring a smooth experience without the need for extensive employee interaction. Each transaction is carefully managed, and you only pay for your items once you leave the store, giving you peace of mind. Experience shopping in a way that feels comfortable and stress-free. We’re here to make your grocery trips easier and more enjoyable!

Reflection essay:

The overall project was not very difficult or very time-consuming, since it required the use of Chat-GPT and very little personal writing except for the essays and original PSA. The overall pacing of the project made it a lot easier since we had a lot of time to complete the PSA and go through the different types of editing and give slight pieces of feedback to improve on the project. My essay will talk about the easy and difficult parts of the PSA project as well as the help and feedback that I found most helpful from the in-person classes. In addition, the essay will cover what I would change if I had more time and what I learned from the overall uses of AI and technology in my everyday life. 

The easy part of the PSA project was the use of AI since it didn’t require much of anything or typing and only required the use of AI to complete much of the work and there was very little left to do except for changing the prompt and reiterating the PSA’s since even writing them was very quick and easy because of the low work count required for it and the prompt given makes it easier for what the PSA is supposed to look like and be formatted. The difficult part of the PSA project was the editing, sources, and the final week since it is most time-consuming and requires the most typing and thought regarding what to ask the reader for the PSA since it requires key questions and a good call-to-action. However, even this week of the project was not very difficult, and just required a lot of time. The overall spacing of the projects made it a lot easier to complete within the time frame since we were given time in class after some weeks ended which did help with completing the project earlier at some aspects. 

There are multiple things I learned from the PSA project and throughout the unit regarding AI since I mainly used Chat-GPT for assistance with homework or when I am stuck on doing something and this has been a very helpful tool in every subject. However, I learned through the week that the AI tool is just that, a tool since it is not an omnipotent learning device that has all the answers as it can also be wrong depending on the prompt or if the user’s prompt itself is not very accurate. This has helped me a lot in my understanding since I did not know that there are different types of AI systems that can convert only specific data to another such as words to make images and that the different AI have their own specification. In the unit and throughout the readings, I have learned a lot of the limitations of AI, and this has greatly changed my perception of AI and has made me reconsider its use in my everyday life. 

The most helpful feedback I have gotten from my PSA is from the 1-on-1 discussions I had with the professor in class, and this has been extremely helpful since I get the reading from another perspective and has given me things to look out for in future PSAs and small things I can improve on. This has helped me pay more attention to the audience’s perspective and small things I have not noticed, for different audiences and concerns that they might have about my PSA or the topic. It has also been a great help to have the professor’s PSA as an example that was constantly added with all the small notes, and it served as a wonderful guide to formatting my PSA and know what things to include in my PSA to make it better. In conclusion, the entirety of this PSA project has taught me a lot of the different uses of AI and has greatly changed my perspective of it and reconsider its use in my everyday life.

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Works referenced

Annie Palmer, K. T. (2024, October 5). Amazon bets on selling cashierless technology to retailers after pulling it from most U.S. stores. CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/05/amazon-makes-big-bet-on-selling-cashierless-tech-to-outside-retailers.html

Auto ai. ChatGPT. (n.d.). https://chatgpt.com/g/g-ApnMI4PZt-auto-ai

Biever, C. (2023). CHATGPT broke the Turing test — the race is on for new ways to assess AI. Nature, 619(7971), 686–689. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-023-02361-7

Holman, J. (2024, June 20). At target, store workers become A.I. Conduits. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/20/business/target-retail-ai.html

Maruf, R. (2024, April 3). Amazon’s cashier-less technology was supposed to revolutionize grocery shopping. it’s been a flop | CNN business. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/03/business/amazons-self-checkout-technology-grocery-flop/index.html

 Brainstorm 

 

1) Mental Health Awareness 

2) Digital Privacy and Online Safety

3) Climate Change and Sustainability

4) Cyberbullying Prevention 

5) Vaccination and Public Health

 

PSA’s

 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/coping-with-covid-19-resources-for-mental-health-and-well-being

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/what-every-community-needs-to-know

 

Articles 

 

1. The ethical use of artificial intelligence in mental health care. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(20)30413-5
2. Application of synchronous text-based dialogue systems in mental health interventions: Systematic review. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.7023 

Title: Breaking the Silence

 

Did you know that about 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. face mental health challenges each year? Sadly, many stay silent, too afraid to seek help. Mental health is important for everyone—it affects how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives. Ignoring mental health can make things much harder, but we can change that by paying attention to our own well-being and encouraging others to do the same. No one should feel ashamed for needing help. Together, we can create a world where everyone feels supported, understood, and cared for. Let’s prioritize mental health today.

Version 1 (My Version)

 

Mental health is important. It affects how we think, feel, and act every day. Struggling with mental health is common, and asking for help shows strength. Take care of yourself by doing things like exercising, getting enough sleep, and staying close to friends and family. If you feel overwhelmed, remember there’s support—from loved ones and mental health professionals. Small steps can make a big difference. Let’s work together to end the stigma around mental health and support each other. You’re not alone, and reaching out can help. Take care, and don’t hesitate to ask for support.

 

Version #2 chatgbt (To parents) 

 

Mental health is essential and impacts how young people think, feel, and handle daily life. Struggles with mental health are common, especially for teens, and seeking help is a courageous and important step. Encourage your child to care for their mental well-being through healthy routines like exercise, rest, and spending time with loved ones. If they seem overwhelmed, know that there’s support—from you, family, friends, and mental health professionals. Small actions make a big difference. Let’s work together to break the stigma and create an environment where they feel safe to ask for help. Mental health is serious—let’s stay aware and supportive. 

 

Version #3 chatgbt (To school staff/teachers)

 

Mental health is crucial and affects students’ thoughts, feelings, and daily behavior. Struggles with mental health are common, and reaching out for help should be seen as a strength. Supporting students’ mental well-being includes encouraging self-care—like regular sleep, exercise, and fostering connections with peers. If students feel overwhelmed, it’s essential for them to know there’s support available—from friends, family, teachers, and school counselors. Small steps can have a significant impact. Together, let’s create an environment that reduces stigma and encourages open conversations about mental health. No one should feel alone in this journey. Let’s help students feel supported and safe in reaching out.

Comparison: The most effective version depends on the intended audience. Versions 2 and 3 by the AI offer a more targeted approach, addressing specific roles and environments, making them slightly more actionable for their intended audiences. However, for general audiences, my Version 1 may resonate better due to its inclusivity. For a broad PSA, Version 1 (my version) is best because the call to action in my version, “Let’s work together to end the stigma around mental health and support each other,” is broad but meaningful. It invites everyone, regardless of background, to participate in reducing stigma, a vital step toward improving societal attitudes. The phrase “You’re not alone, and reaching out can help” reassures readers, promoting an inclusive and accepting atmosphere. While AI versions 2 and 3 provide valuable tailored guidance for parents and educators.

Title : Mental Health for All: Let’s End the Stigma!

 

Key Question : Are you prioritizing your mental well-being?!

 

PSA : Mental health is essential to our overall well-being, influencing how we think, feel, and handle daily challenges. Yet, mental health struggles are common, and reaching out for support is a strength, not a weakness. Self-care practices like regular exercise, quality sleep, and meaningful connections can make a significant difference. For those feeling overwhelmed, there are resources and people ready to help—from family and friends to mental health professionals. Small steps in self-care can have lasting positive effects. Let’s break the stigma surrounding mental health, foster support, and remind each other that no one has to face these challenges alone.

 

Call-To-Action : Take care of your mental health—reach out, support each other, and remember you’re not alone!

 

For more information, read these articles : 

 

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-problems-introduction/for-friends-family/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495

Comparison: The most effective version depends on the intended audience. Versions 2 and 3 by the AI offer a more targeted approach, addressing specific roles and environments, making them slightly more actionable for their intended audiences. However, for general audiences, my Version 1 may resonate better due to its inclusivity. For a broad PSA, Version 1 (my version) is best because the call to action in my version, “Let’s work together to end the stigma around mental health and support each other,” is broad but meaningful. It invites everyone, regardless of background, to participate in reducing stigma, a vital step toward improving societal attitudes. The phrase “You’re not alone, and reaching out can help” reassures readers, promoting an inclusive and accepting atmosphere. While AI versions 2 and 3 provide valuable tailored guidance for parents and educators.

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

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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/

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

BRAINSTORM

1. Will AI automation cause job losses?

2. Autonomous Weapons Powered By AI

3. Will AI change our perception of information?

      4.  Will AI protect us?

5.  Social Manipulation Through AI Algorithms

PSA’s

https://www.gzeromedia.com/ai/be-very-scared-of-ai-social-media-in-politics

https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/smart-city-technology-quality-of-life/525495/

 

ARTICLES

1. https://news.northeastern.edu/2022/04/01/deepfakes-fake-news-threat-democracy/

 

2. https://futureoflife.org/open-letter/open-letter-autonomous-weapons-ai-robotics/

 

Week 3: Body text, generative AI Versions, and comparison essay

 

Version 1: My Own Writing

Title:  Autonomous Weapons Powered By AI

The first chat was engaging and helped me to really note down how my comparison to this second one is going to be interesting. Also since my PSA is about Autonomous Weapons Powered By AI the attention is more on the Military, Government, Institutions that design Autonomous Weapons powered by AI and also Industries that build such weapons is about the safety and also how dangerous such weapons can be if it is not used in the right purpose which it was made for or even when there is an error and malfunction it can harm the lives of people and even the country as a whole by glitching and targeting unwanted people and places causing casualties and damage. It is a good thing that automated weapon which can be  an air defense system can save a country or nation from damages and casualties example The Iron Dome was able to intercept all the air missiles that was been fired at Israel  and this clearly gives an example of the advantages of an Autonomous Weapons powered by AI.

The second writing for my PSA I found it to be more absorbing than the first one because of how the second one had details and examples of the advantages of such AI weapons.  Drones are mostly the new technology that has been produced that works efficiently with AI algorithms which can be remotely launched to a location miles away from its original location, without a human being controlling it. This device has already been programmed to use certain land marks or even satellites to locate where it is going and will go and do it damage or even cast a surveillance on a group of people or place. The second chat also highlighted the significance of using autonomous weapons powered by AI to protect a nation or even we individual humans as well. Overall, the tone in writing my PSA stayed consistent from the start talking about autonomous weapons powered by AI and also raising awareness about the advantaged and disadvantages of autonomous weapons powered by AI. It also sent a message and warning to how we should be open to learn and be more educated about the merits and demerits of autonomous weapons powered by AI.

Cornerstone sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/us/politics/drones-ai-weapons-war.html?searchResultPosition=2

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/opinion/ai-drones-robot-war-pentagon.html?searchResultPosition=8

 

Title:  Autonomous Weapons Powered By AI

Key Question:  Is The U.S. Military Ready for the New Era of Warfare?

PSA:

As we stand on the brink of a new technological era, it’s crucial to discuss the implications of autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These systems, capable of making life-and-death decisions without human intervention, present both potential benefits and significant risks. Autonomous weapons are military systems that can select and engage targets without direct human control. They utilize AI algorithms to analyze data, make decisions, and execute actions, all at speeds far beyond human capabilities. The deployment of these weapons could lower the threshold for war. Nations may be more inclined to engage in conflict if they believe autonomous systems will reduce human casualties on their side. The absence of human judgment in critical situations could lead to catastrophic outcomes. Ensuring meaningful human oversight is essential to prevent disastrous decisions made by machines. This can cause severe harm to humanity in a sense that we will be faced with threats from robots that are have been programmed by man which can cause errors and leave people in critical life and death conditions. Example an Automated weapon can make an error and target the wrong civilian or wrong target which can cause casualties, since there decisions made by the algorithms had mistake or the training data had an error in it. Stay informed and educate yourself about the developments in AI and autonomous weapons. Understanding these technologies is the first step in advocating for responsible use.

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Call-to-Action: We stand at a crossroads. It’s imperative for governments, tech companies, and global citizens to push for strict regulations and ethical guidelines to ensure that the deployment of autonomous weapons is carefully controlled and transparently governed. Join the conversation. Advocate for policies that prioritize human oversight and ethical considerations in the development and deployment of AI-powered weaponry. The future of warfare and indeed  humanity depends on it.

Read these articles to learn more about the potential merits and demerits posed by Autonomous Weapons Powered By AI

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/10/opinion/war-ai-israel-gaza-ukraine.html?searchResultPosition=5

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/opinion/ai-drones-robot-war-pentagon.html?searchResultPosition=8

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/21/us/politics/drones-ai-weapons-war.html?searchResultPosition=2

BRAINSTORM:

1. Is it really safe to trust AI with Medical related topics?
2. How accurate can AI get when it comes to real world scenarios?
3. Can AI be seen to become a future threat to humanity?
4. Does AI enhance creativity?
5. Is it safe to drive cars that are controlled by AI?

PSA’s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBM-hy5Yt6w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSKx4QNnOg4

ARTICLES:

Angwin, J. (2023). Autonomous Vehicles Are Driving Blind, The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/opinion/driverless-cars-san-francisco.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

Reed, V. (2020). The Self-Driving Car Dilemma: Who Should AI Save?, AICompetence.org . https://aicompetence.org/the-self-driving-car-dilemma-who-should-ai-save/

 Siau, K., & Wang, W. (2020). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics: Ethics of AI and Ethical AI. IGI Global https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=cuny_nytc&id=GALE%7CA759221189&v=2.1&it=r&aty=ip

Wani, A., & Kumari, D., & Singh, J. (2024). Ethics in the Driver’s Seat: Unraveling the Ethical Dilemmas of AI in Autonomous Driving, SAE International https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2024-01-2023

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Week 3: Body text,  generative AI versions, and comparison essay

Version 1: My Own Writing

Title: Ethical GPS

Imagine an AI driven car suddenly faces a life or death decision, like whether to hit a pedestrian or swerve into the road. How should it decide? Who sets the rules that guide the car’s actions in life or death situations like this? Should it protect the passengers inside, the pedestrians, or try to cause the least harm possible? To all the drivers, clear rules are essential for keeping everyone safe on the road. It’s important to think about who creates these guidelines and what standards the vehicle should follow to protect lives. Keep up on the regulations set for AI-driven cars so that everyone’s safety, including pedestrians, passengers, and yourself, remains the top priority. Remember safety starts with knowledge and awareness!

Version 2: ChatGPT #1:

Prompt: Rephrase the PSA (see above) to make it more of PSA for a car manufacturer than for a driver.

ChatGPT:

“Imagine a scenario where an AI-driven vehicle must make a life-or-death decision—whether to hit a pedestrian or swerve into oncoming traffic. How should it determine the best course of action? Who defines the rules that guide these critical decisions? Should the car prioritize the safety of its passengers, the pedestrians, or aim to minimize overall harm. As a leading car manufacturer, we understand the importance of establishing clear and ethical guidelines for our AI systems. It is our responsibility to create vehicles that prioritize safety in all situations. We are committed to transparency and accountability in the design of our autonomous technologies. Stay engaged with our advancements and the regulations shaping the future of AI-driven vehicles. Together, we can ensure that safety is not just an option, but a fundamental principle guiding our innovations. Remember, safety begins with informed choices and a commitment to protecting every life on the road.”

APA Citation:

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Version 3: ChatGPT #2:

Prompt: Rephrase the PSA (see above) to make it more a PSA for a traffic police officer than a driver.

ChatGPT:

“Consider a scenario where an AI-driven vehicle faces a life-or-death decision—whether to strike a pedestrian or swerve into oncoming traffic. How should it make this critical choice? Who establishes the regulations that guide the vehicle’s actions in such high-stakes situations? Should it prioritize the safety of its passengers, the pedestrians, or aim to minimize overall harm? As traffic police officers, your role is vital in ensuring that clear rules are in place to protect everyone on the road. It’s essential to engage with policymakers and stakeholders to help define these guidelines and the standards that autonomous vehicles must adhere to in order to safeguard lives. Stay informed about the evolving regulations for AI-driven cars, so you can uphold safety for all—pedestrians, passengers, and drivers alike. Remember, effective law enforcement begins with knowledge and a commitment to promoting awareness in our communities.”

APA Citation:

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Comparison Essay:

My initial idea for a PSA about AI-driven cars was to raise awareness of the potential dangers and safety hazards associated with having these vehicles on the road. While many people believe that AI-driven cars are safe when they are driving normally, the real concerns arise in difficult or unexpected situations. Why is this PSA relevant to everyone? This is a question I often asked myself, but the reality is that everyone should be informed and educated on this topic. However, the type of warnings different groups of people receive should change, which was a key focus throughout the prompts from above. The PSA first specifically focused on drivers of AI-driven cars who may not realize the risks these vehicles can pose to themselves and the road. By educating themselves about their own cars, drivers can make better choices, which can lead to safer roads for everyone.

The first chat was an interesting transition, flowing much like my initial PSA but taking a slight turn in the middle. Since the prompt directed it toward a car manufacturer, the most significant change was towards the ending. Instead of focusing on the driver, it emphasized the responsibilities of the car manufacturer to “ensure that safety is not just an option, but a fundamental principle”. This shift from targeting drivers to addressing car manufacturers changed the tone completely of the PSA, making it sound more enthusiastic about the commitment they have to producing safe cars. Successfully enough AI did generate a PSA that would make car manufacturers more enthusiastic about making safe vehicles.

In the second chat, the PSA began similarly to my PSA, but the focus shifted in the end where the audience now was directed towards traffic police officers rather than drivers or car manufacturers. The second chat highlighted the importance of traffic officers being well informed to handle situations where AI driven cars may pose a risk to public safety. Overall, the tone remained consistent with my initial PSA, emphasizing the need to be aware and educated on specific safety concerns related to AI driven cars. It gave a clear message about the essential role that knowledge and preparedness play in ensuring safety when these cars are on the road.

The article cited below by Julia Angwin has been useful in providing clear examples and proof of the danger posed by AI driven cars without understanding how they would behave in dangerous situations.

Cornerstone source:

Angwin, J. (2023). Autonomous Vehicles Are Driving Blind, The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/opinion/driverless-cars-san-francisco.html

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Week 4: Final PSA Poster, Final Reflection, APA References

Reflection Essay:

This PSA project wasn’t overwhelming or exhausting; it simply required time and careful thought. In the following reflection essay, I will provide a closer look at my experience. I’ll discuss what I learned, highlight the easiest and hardest aspects of the project, outline what I would do differently with more time, and explore how my views on generative AI have evolved.

One lesson I learned from using AI to create different versions of my writing is how efficient it can be. With a simple command, like asking for a rephrase, the AI would immediately generate something, which saves a significant amount of time and effort. Additionally, this project made me realize how heavily I rely on my laptop for nearly everything. From conducting research and drafting ideas to organizing and typing out my thoughts, my laptop has become an essential tool. I also realized just how crucial it is to come up with a clear and well written prompt when working with AI. A well written prompt can guide the AI, helping it give a more accurate final product.

The easiest and hardest parts of this project go hand in hand. One of the hardest parts of this project was figuring out where to begin. When the assignment was first introduced, I felt stuck and didn’t know what would make a good topic related to AI. This made it even more challenging when I had to think of a topic for the PSA. I knew the topic needed to be something interesting and compelling if I was going to turn it into a PSA, and that pressure made it harder to decide. Some ideas didn’t feel important or relevant enough, while others seemed too complicated or difficult to explain. Starting out was definitely the most difficult step for me, but once I finally chose a topic, creating the PSA was probably the easiest. After I knew what I wanted to write about, the rest of the project was done effortlessly. It was more about building on the idea I had chosen, expanding it, and bringing it to a clear conclusion. By the end, I realized that beginning was the hardest part, but once I overcame that, everything else flowed smoothly.

The thought of working on this PSA for another week feels a somewhat daunting, not because the project itself is difficult, but because I’m quite satisfied with where my PSA currently stands. When I feel my writing is in a good place and keep revisiting it, I sometimes end up making things overly complicated. That said, I do believe there’s always room for improvement. If I were to add something, it would’ve been additional sources. I only used a few important sources, which I thought were strong, but expanding my research with more articles could’ve added new perspectives and enriched my PSA overall.

Before starting this project, my understanding of Generative AI was a blur, now during it I feel like it’s even more of a blur. With AI, it seems that the more you think you know, the more you actually don’t know. It’s similar to the ocean in a way, as we learn more about it, we end up having more questions and mysteries. I believe the same is true for AI, we have only a limited understanding right now, and there could be many changes and discoveries in the future. When it comes to the writing aspect of this project, I found that the AI was able to understand my commands well, specifically after I took the time to revise and clear up my prompts. By changing my wording and making the prompts clearer, I was able to help the AI understand my expectations better. This adjustment was important in getting the final versions of my writing that I expected, showing me that some change can go a long way in working with AI effectively. This project has made me more aware of how complex AI is and how much more there is to learn.

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References:

Angwin, J. (2023). Autonomous Vehicles Are Driving Blind, The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/11/opinion/driverless-cars-san-francisco.html

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

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

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Reed, V. (2020). The Self-Driving Car Dilemma: Who Should AI Save?, AICompetence.org . https://aicompetence.org/the-self-driving-car-dilemma-who-should-ai-save/

Siau, K., & Wang, W. (2020). Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics: Ethics of AI and Ethical AI. IGI Global https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=AONE&u=cuny_nytc&id=GALE%7CA759221189&v=2.1&it=r&aty=ip

Wani, A., & Kumari, D., & Singh, J. (2024). Ethics in the Driver’s Seat: Unraveling the Ethical Dilemmas of AI in Autonomous Driving, SAE International https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/2024-01-2023

JIANYU LI

-Ai in mental health

*The benefits of AI-driven therapy apps for mental health support.Addressing the stigma around using AI for mental health diagnosis.

-Privacy Concerns with AI

-The Role of AI in Shaping the Future of Education

-Ai in healthcare

-Ai in swimming

6 ways Johnson & Johnson is using AI to help advance healthcare (jnj.com)

The Role Of AI In Shaping The Future Of Education (forbes.com)

“The Earth is Heating Up” PSA – This announcement addresses climate change and the urgent need for action to reduce global warming. It presents stark facts and encourages viewers to make lifestyle changes to combat environmental issues.

APA Citation: Stop Climate Change. (n.d.). The Earth is Heating Up. Retrieved from https://www.goodpictures.co/10-psa-examples

“Hunger Kills 2.5 Million Children Every Year” PSA – This impactful PSA highlights the critical issue of global hunger, especially affecting children, and calls for support to combat this crisis. It aims to raise awareness and encourage donations to relevant charities.

APA Citation: Good Pictures. (2024). Hunger kills 2.5 million children every year. Retrieved from https://www.digital-synopsis.com/60-powerful-social-issue-ads

The Three Versions of My PSA

“AI in Mental Health” Supporting or Replacing Human Connection?

How can AI support mental health care while ensuring the preservation of genuine human connection?

PSA: artificial intelligence sounds fantastic, but I do not believe that it will replace human interaction in mental health treatment. For example, AI tools, such as chatbots, is useful for researching. They can assist us in many different ways such as when someone might need assistance and showing them the research or resources they needed. Also chat bot won’t be having any emotion or trust bound with human over time. AI is only a tool that can help with mental health, but it will never be able to fully replace a human. Believe in yourself and trust in the power of real connections with peoples!

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Call to action

If you turn to AI for mental health learning, you’ll access a lot of useful information and resources. However, you should be careful because AI will not always be correct.

version 2 CHATGPT

Promote: rewrite the PSA above with stronger vocab and smoother

While artificial intelligence holds incredible promise, it’s unlikely to ever replace the essential human connection in mental health treatment. AI tools, like chatbots, can be beneficial for research and providing quick resources, guiding people toward the information they need. However, chatbots lack the empathy, emotional understanding, and trust that develop over time between humans. AI remains a tool that supports mental health care, but it cannot substitute the depth of a real human connection. Believe in yourself, and embrace the strength that comes from authentic relationships with others!

APA citation: ChatGPT

version 3 CHATGPT

promote: can u add on what more can AI do in mental health

While artificial intelligence holds incredible promise, it’s unlikely to ever replace the essential human connection in mental health treatment. AI tools, like chatbots, can be beneficial for research, providing quick resources, and guiding people toward the information they need. AI can also monitor patterns in behavior, helping detect early signs of mental health issues and offering personalized recommendations for self-care. It can support therapists by managing scheduling, tracking treatment progress, and even providing supplementary activities tailored to each patient. However, AI lacks the empathy, emotional understanding, and trust that develop over time between humans. AI remains a valuable tool in mental health care but cannot substitute the depth of a real human connection. Believe in yourself and embrace the strength that comes from authentic relationships with others!

Comparison Essay:

When I first started my PSA, I was trying to talk about how AI can really do most of the stuff in life also in mental health. But I notice Ai had a lot of cons after reading multiple articles. So, I change my mind mid-way and started writing about the consequences of using Ai and how u should trust Ai too much since it’s just a tool. I was still interested of making this PSA work because this can give people a head ups about using AI for some important stuff in life and this can stick in their mind. The second thing I wanted my essay was to make it easy to understand but won’t be lack on the vocabulary’s. And the third thing I wanted to do was give extra information about how Ai could help and effect on mental health. I think I succeeded in most of these three, But the PSA drafted I did was not so great. Honestly, I would be just happy if the reader won’t complain on my spelling.

The first Chat in my opinion was a success it smoothens out the way I wrote my PSA instead of going straight to the topic the ChatGPT is trying to tantalize the reader making the reader more curious on why and what’s happening. The chat also switched up the words such as pro/cons to beneficial. The chat first talked about the benitoites and right after he finish with that, he used however to switch up the topic talking about AI is just a tool and would not be a human whatsoever. From there the sentence was just repeated form my PSA it went back to soft and flimsy.

The second chat was better than the first one it created more info and strengthen about the human connection in mental health care. The Ai shows Ai can benefit us simple ways like help finding resources, tracking behavior patterns, and supporting therapists with scheduling and progress tracking. The chat shows how Ai can be helpful on the stuff which only a human can do, for example caring and understanding emotions. My favorite part which is the last part which it adds to my phrase with “the unique warmth of human support” it basically means no Ai or technology and replace a human felling.

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Cornerstone sources:

American Psychiatric Association. (2023). Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Care: Opportunities and Risks

Stanford HAI. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Benefits and Limitations.

Week 4  Final PSA Poster, Final Reflection, APA References, and brief Presentation 

Title:

Hey, you, it’s time to value mental health over perfection!

Key Question:

How can AI support mental health care while ensuring the preservation of genuine human connection?

PSA

Imagine a world AI is handling everything in our life. from any easy task to the hardest task in life doesn’t it sounds great? artificial intelligence sounds fantastic, but it will not replace human interaction in mental health treatment. For example, AI tools, such as chatbot ChatGPT and Jasper is useful for researching. First, Chatbot can assist us by showing the researching and resources you need. However, chat bot won’t be having any emotion or trust bound with human over time. AI is only a tool that can help with mental health, but it will never be able to fully replace a human. Believe in yourself and trust in the power of real connections with

Call to action

If you turn to AI for mental health learning, you’ll access a lot of useful information and resources. However, you should be careful because AI will not always be correct.

For more information read these:

American Psychological Association (APA, 2023): APA outlines that AI can support mental health efforts but lacks the human empathy required in therapeutic relationships.

Stanford HAI. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Benefits and Limitations.

World Health Organization (WHO, 2022): WHO notes that while AI can assist in mental health support, it cannot replace the connection and empathy that human therapists provide.

Reflection Essay:

My PSA project was long, yet it shouldn’t be hard for most people, but it was simply a little harder for me because it was harder for me to transition all the paragraphs and especially the spelling. But overall, I did it! I survived it by researching and spending more time on this project. In this reflection essay, I will be talking about what is good about AI and why we shouldn’t trust it too much, what I would change if I had more time, and what my opinion on AI would change.

I learned multiple things in this 3-week project but the 3 most interesting was the best part. First, I realized that I use more digital devices than I first thought. In terms of hardware, I used my MacBook, my phone, my friend’s phone, my PC, and also my iPad. In terms of software, I use Google Docs, CHATGPT, The New York Times, google, chrome, Grammarly, Open Lab, and also word counter.net. Of these, I would have to say Grammarly was the most helpful tool it cleared most of my spelling mistake in the overall project. Second, I learned that ChatGPT writes in a way where it just makes it sound as if it’s made by an AI, it can’t write very catchy like a human could. Tried multiple times to regenerate my PSA but it all came out to sound the same. All of them did not look the same as what I wrote. Third I learned that this project needs multiple references and resources to make it not only come from one article but more than that to back it up.

Here are some of the easiest and most challenging aspects I want to discuss. The easiest thing I would have to say is researching and gathering info for the project. I knew where to find the information and when searched it up it just popped in. The most challenging part is trying to do all the transitioning from paragraph to paragraph and the vocabulary issue. I was stuck at first, but then I started to read other people’s essays and Professors’ essays which gave me a slight idea of how to transition between paragraphs.

If I had another week, I think I would try to find more deeper information about my topic and find more references to back it up. I am trying to make my PSA into a tank which would no one question about my work. I would also like to find or maybe generate images with ChatGPT in my work.
How have my views on Generative AI changed during this project? My mind has always stayed the same. There is always going to be a better article or reading that could back me up. So, I still got to read more and maybe my mind could change one day. I learned ChatGPT can be beneficial to human society but if the AI made a mistake on some important part, it would have severe consequences. There was a little change in my mind. I would have trusted 100% what ChatGPT gave me, but now I would keep in mind AI wouldn’t be correct all the time they can make mistakes. It’s all about knowing what AI can or cannot do. But one thing is certain AI is very useful.

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Final PSA

Imagine a world AI is handling everything in our life. from any easy task to the hardest task in life doesn’t it sounds great? artificial intelligence sounds fantastic, but it will not replace human interaction in mental health treatment. For example, AI tools, such as chatbot ChatGPT and Jasper is useful for researching. First, Chatbot can assist us by showing the researching and resources you need. However, chat bot won’t be having any emotion or trust bound with human over time. AI is only a tool that can help with mental health, but it will never be able to fully replace a human. Believe in yourself and trust in the power of real connections with

reference

American Psychological Association (APA, 2023): APA outlines that AI can support mental health efforts but lacks the human empathy required in therapeutic relationships.

Anoushka Thakkar.(2024) Artificial intelligence in positive mental health: a narrative review

Stanford HAI. (2022). Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Benefits and Limitations.

World Health Organization (WHO, 2022): WHO notes that while AI can assist in mental health support, it cannot replace the connection and empathy that human therapists provide.

Brainstorm, title/question, research, building sources and making a reference list

Brainstorm notes:

• How will AI influence the crime rate?
• Will AI improve social skills?
• AI vs Human Interaction
• AI vs Job Opportunities

Five Possible Topics

• Will AI improve survival rate in medical procedures?
• Is there a limit to how much information AI can provide?
• Crime Rate
• Authors, Journalists, Writers
• Who profits from AI?

Two PSAs that I like with APA citations

• YouTube, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1_o0Iz3Dfg. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024. 
•  Saquella, Alan. “Revolutionizing Public Safety and Criminal Justice through Ai.” Security Magazine RSS, Security Magazine, 6 Sept. 2024, www.securitymagazine.com/articles/101023-revolutionizing-public-safety-and-criminal-justice-through-ai. 

Prof. Scanlan’s beginning APA references:

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

Gupta, A. H. (2022, April 21). The caretakers of women’s pandemic stories. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/21/arts/design/women-coronavirus-pandemic-journals.html?searchResultPosition=28 The above citation is actually related to my PSA. The others are the ones I provided.

Halpern, S. (2023, December 8). The Year A.I. Ate the Internet. The New Yorker. https://openlab.citytech.cuny.edu/profscanlan-english1121-spring2024/files/2024/02/Halpern-AI-at-the-Internet-NewYorker-2023.pdf

Lapore, J. (2023, March 27). The Data Delusion. The New Yorker. The-Data-Delusion-Jill-Lapore-NewYorker

The Three Versions of My PSA:

Version 1: My own writing:

Title: The Criminal Within

Crime has been so normalized throughout the world that offenses are being committed everyday. People can be influenced by different inconveniences to break the law and now they’ll have the help they need to plan out their crimes! With the rise of Artificial Intelligence criminals could exploit technology for strategies or ideas. If AI isn’t trained correctly it could end up in the wrong hands giving any criminal an advantage.

Version 2: ChatGPT #1:

Prompt: Rewrite this PSA (see above) to be smoother and to discuss the role AI plays in the criminal world

ChatGPT:

As crime becomes increasingly normalized worldwide, offenses are committed every day, driven by various personal or societal pressures. Now, with the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence, there’s a growing concern that technology could be exploited to aid criminal activity.

AI, if not properly developed and regulated, can easily fall into the wrong hands, providing criminals with new tools and strategies. From planning sophisticated cyberattacks to generating deceptive deepfakes, AI can be manipulated to give offenders a dangerous advantage. The ability to bypass security measures, automate illegal surveillance, or even assist in hacking has brought about new challenges in law enforcement and security.

APA citation:

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Version 3: ChatGPT #2:

Prompt: Can you briefly paraphrase and explain the overall effect 

ChatGPT: If criminals successfully use AI to commit crimes, it could lead to a significant escalation in the scale, sophistication, and impact of illegal activities. AI could help them carry out cyberattacks, identity theft, or fraud more efficiently, making it harder for authorities to detect and prevent such crimes. This would undermine trust in digital systems, cause widespread financial losses, and compromise personal privacy and security. Ultimately, it could destabilize social and economic systems, making it more difficult to maintain law and order.

APA citation:

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Comparison Essay: at least 300 words

When I first started my PSA I intended to bring awareness to the downside of A.I., while it does give us more knowledge and information, not all of it could be used positively. I began to wonder what would happen if criminals started using A.I. to commit crimes. What would happen if A.I. began planning our robberies, premeditating attacks and murders all because it was asked too? What would happen if A.I. began tracking people down and surveilling the innocent all because it was asked too? I was worried my language in my first psa was too bland and not detailed enough. I also worried whether or not it would get the reader’s attention.

In the second version I was a bit surprised by the wording and it instantly got my attention as I continued reading. The words were more charged and emphasized direness.  It touched on all the points I had previously made and I was satisfied with the beginning of it’s response. The chat also stated “From planning sophisticated cyberattacks to generating deceptive deepfakes,” What I liked about this was the detail in what the A.I. could be used for  and the role it would play. However after that it was basically saying the same thing that I was saying and I couldn’t help but find it a bit too repetitive. 

The third version I found to be much better than the first two partly because of how concise it was. It didn’t drag our or repeat the same points it also addressed the current dangers and the long term dangers of A.I. I wasn’t taking into account the long term effects, but I found it to be all the more better. The chat stated, “it could destabilize social and economic systems, making it more difficult to maintain law and order.” My initial goal was to establish and bring awareness that criminals would have an advantage in committing crimes with A.I. but seeing the impact on society was even more appealing and stresses the risks of chaos.

Criminal Evolution: 

Key Question: Do you think AI will increase crime or combat crime overall?

PSA: If criminals successfully use AI to commit crimes, it could lead to a significant escalation in the scale, sophistication, and impact of illegal activities. AI could help them carry out cyberattacks, identity theft, or fraud more efficiently, making it harder for authorities to detect and prevent such crimes. This would undermine trust in digital systems, cause widespread financial losses, and compromise personal privacy and security. Ultimately, it could destabilize social and economic systems, making it more difficult to maintain law and order.

Call To Action: If you want to prepare for a world of cybercrime, defend your information and your data, use strong passwords, don’t leave any information lying around that can be used by others!

For more information, read these articles:

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/technology/deepfake-recording-principal-arrest.html?searchResultPosition=7

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/26/us/politics/election-year-deep-fakes-ai-rules.html?searchResultPosition=7

Reflection Essay: 400-600 words

My PSA did take up a lot of my time and it took longer than I expected. Did I find it difficult or challenging? No but it was a long process to carry out especially when it came to finding reliable sources and evidence to back up my topic. The topic itself was the easiest thing about the PSA because AI is relevant in almost every single aspect of the world, even crime. My reflection with give insight on the easiest and hardest parts of my PSA including anything new I had learned while carrying out this project.

Starting off with what I had learned, I learned about the many crimes that you can use AI for cyber-crimes or cyberattacks. The first example would be deepfake’s which are images that can be altered or manipulated to misrepresent someone. Through the use of AI someone could use deepfakes to frame someone of an act they didn’t commit and assassinate that person’s character. This could be very problematic because in a world run by social media information can travel fast, within seconds someone’s life could be ruined simply by a false image. Another crime I got more insight upon is identity theft which can be accomplished through the help of AI. Information can be gathered through the use of AI, using its algorithms to identify patterns, someones passwords or usernames can be obtained. 

The hardest things are simple, the hardest thing for me to do was gather reliable sources as I said before and tie the evidence back to my claim. There were many articles that were either unreliable or not relevant to what I was looking for. I’m glad many people are aware and putting out information on AI and it gave me a lot of possibilities to choose from in the end when I finally found the right sources.

The easiest part of my PSA was choosing the topic for AI. AI is relevant in education, health, sports, I could have written a PSA discussing AI’s influence on the need for writers seeing how I’m becoming a writer myself. However I chose crime because I wanted to think outside of the box, not to mention crime always tends to get attention from an audience. 

I don’t think I would need another week for this PSA unless it would be to double check anything or to add more detail to the PSA itself but I feel as if I had gotten all the important things out the way.

My views on Generative AI have changed, i thought ChatGPT was more of a crutch and forced many people to become reliant when in reality I began to realize its more of a convenience. It aids people to use better wording and become better at writing as they can also learn from their interactions with ChatGPT. 

Week 1:

1) Brainstorm

1. How AI change Education
2. How AI can cause problems for a student’s education
3. False information from AI
4. How AI helps with brainstorming
5. How AI helps with minor tasks.

2 PSA that I like: #1 and #2

Contributors to Public Information Film Wiki. (n.d.). Government public relations – drugs will destroy you (Japan). Public Information Film Wiki. https://pif.fandom.com/wiki/GOVERNMENT_PUBLIC_RELATIONS_-_Drugs_will_destroy_you_(Japan)

Fare PSA – in a matter of minutes. FoodAllergy.org. (n.d.). https://www.foodallergy.org/resources/fare-psa-matter-minutes

No kid hungry. PSA Direct. (2024, February 20). https://www.psadirect.com/client/no-kid-hungry/

3) Articles/ possible references

1. Halpren, S. (2023, December 8). 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
2. Ai will transform teaching and learning. let’s get it right. Stanford HAI. (n.d.). https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-will-transform-teaching-and-learning-lets-get-it-right
3. Ariyo Okaiyeto, S., Bai, J., & Xiao, H. (2023). Generative AI in education: To embrace it or not. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 16(3), 285–286. https://doi.org/10.25165/j.ijabe.20231603.8486

Week 2:

Chat GPT version: ChatGPT-4

Author: OpenAI

Date:2024

Title: ChatGBT-4

source: https://chat.openai.com/chat

Example:
When prompted with “Is the left brain right brain divide real or a metaphor?”  the ChatGPTgenerated text indicated that although the two brain hemispheres are somewhat specialized, “the notation that people can be characterized as ‘left-brained’ or ‘rightbrained’ is considered to be an oversimplification and a popular myth” (Open AI, 2024)

Reference
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language
model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

week 3: PSA break down

1. Title: AI effects on students education
2. Key Question: What are the effects of education on students in our current education.
3. Body Text
4. Call to Action
5. References (APA Style)

Tools used:

hardware: desktop

software: Google docs, Chat GBT

Steps/ questions for Ai

 

My psa

Title: AI Effects on Student’s Problem-Solving Skills

 

In today’s world, AI has been soaring with millions of users asking it questions and solving them. We use AI to help with our assignments like writing an essay for us, calculating mathematical equations, and fish information. However, the more we use AI to answer every question we may have, we sacrifice our problem-solving skills that will be indispensable to us in the future. As we give Ai a prompt to help solve mathematical problems, it has a chance of giving the wrong steps to students. The student could mistake those steps as the right way to solve for an answer which will hinder their thinking process. As we usher in the age of AI technology; we should be aware of its flaws; for if we don’t use it properly; we will lose our problem-solving skills: and become incapable of learning from our failures.  Now this doesn’t mean that you can’t use AI to help you out. For example, you can use it to see the possible calculations that you have to do but not blatantly copy from it.

 

ChatGPT version 1

Prompt “Rewrite my psa for an audience that are in junior high school”

Title: How AI Affects Your Problem-Solving Skills

AI is becoming a big part of our lives, with millions of people using it to answer questions and solve problems. It can help with schoolwork, like writing essays, solving math problems, or finding information. But if we rely on AI to answer everything for us, we might lose important problem-solving skills that we’ll need in the future. use AI to solve math problems, it might give us the wrong steps. If we just copy what it says without thinking, we might learn things the wrong way, and that could mess up how we solve problems on our own.

As we keep using AI, it’s important to remember that it’s not perfect. If we don’t use it carefully, we could lose the ability to solve problems ourselves and learn from our mistakes. This doesn’t mean you can’t use AI—it’s a great tool! You can use it to help figure out the steps, but make sure to think through the problem yourself instead of just copying it.”

APA citation:

OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

ChatGPT version 3

Promote: “Now rewrite it for an audience of college student”

Title: The Impact of AI on Student Problem-Solving Skills

Title: The Impact of AI on Your Problem-Solving Skills

AI is quickly becoming an integral part of academic life, with millions of users turning to it for answers and solutions. Whether it’s writing essays, solving complex math equations, or researching information, AI tools offer tremendous convenience. However, over-relying on AI for answers can diminish your problem-solving skills, which are essential for your future success.

For example, using AI to solve a mathematical problem might provide incorrect steps. If you follow those steps without understanding them, it can hinder your critical thinking and disrupt your learning process. Blindly trusting AI can lead to misconceptions, making it harder to develop independent problem-solving abilities.

As we continue to embrace AI technology, it’s important to recognize its limitations and use it responsibly. AI can be a valuable tool, but it’s not a substitute for your own reasoning. Instead of copying what AI provides, use it as a guide to help you think through the problem yourself. This way, you maintain and sharpen your problem-solving skills, ensuring you’re prepared for challenges ahead.

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APA citation:

OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Mar 20 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Comparison essay:

When I first started this essay, I aimed to bring out the possible problem with using AI to do your homework for you. I was going to say that using AI to do your work is the same as handing it to someone else to do it for you. However, I came to a better problem of it as to how it affects our problem-solving skills. This led to me writing about the potential problems that you may encounter when using AI to answer a mathematical question and how those steps could be wrong which will mislead you into thinking you got the right answer. I believe that our ability to problem solve and motivation to try better could be lost as we depend on answers from AI.

 The first Chat at the start of the PSA wrote “AI is becoming a big part of our lives, with millions of people using it to answer questions and solve problems.”(OpenAI 2024 https://chat.openai.com/chat). This mirrors my PSA: “In today’s world, AI has been soaring with millions of users asking it questions and solving them” (Yeung,2024,np). The Ai response separates the topic of introducing AI and how it benefits us, The problem of using it to solve homework problems, and how to use it. It just rewards my response without changing my response setup.

As for the second chatbot, when I ask you to “Now rewrite it for an audience of college students”. It starts with the same first few words of the first chatbot. However, the second chatbot response uses more detail in each sentence than mine. It used power words like “sharpen”(OpenAI 2024 https://chat.openai.com/chat). While it’s typed in a college-level response, it has some errors like the placement of commas.

 

sources/ref 

1. Halpren, S. (2023, December 8). 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
2. Ai will transform teaching and learning. let’s get it right. Stanford HAI. (n.d.). https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-will-transform-teaching-and-learning-lets-get-it-right

Ariyo Okaiyeto, S., Bai, J., & Xiao, H. (2023). Generative AI in education: To embrace it or not. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 16(3), 285–286. https://doi.org/10.25165/j.ijabe.20231603.8486

week 4:

My  final version of the PSA

Title: AI Effects on Student’s Problem-Solving Skills

Key question: How AI today could affect future students’ education.

PSA:

In today’s world, AI has been soaring with millions of users asking it questions and solving them. We use AI to help with our assignments like writing an essay for us, calculating mathematical equations, and fish information. However, the more we use AI to answer every question we may have, the more we sacrifice our problem-solving skills that will be indispensable to us in the future. As we give Ai a prompt to help solve mathematical problems, it has a chance of giving the wrong steps to students. The student could mistake those steps as the right way to solve for an answer which will hinder their thinking process. As we usher in the age of AI technology; we should be aware of its flaws; for if we don’t use it properly; we will lose our problem-solving skills: and become incapable of learning from our failures.  Now this doesn’t mean that you can’t use AI to help you out. For example, you can use it to see the possible calculations that you have to do but not blatantly copy from it.

 

Call to action: If you want to use Ai to help you with your homework or understanding the concept of what the question is asking, then you have to be careful about the answer it gives and double check the work.

Cornerstone articles

1. Halpren, S. (2023, December 8). 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
2. Ai will transform teaching and learning. let’s get it right. Stanford HAI. (n.d.). https://hai.stanford.edu/news/ai-will-transform-teaching-and-learning-lets-get-it-right
3. Ariyo Okaiyeto, S., Bai, J., & Xiao, H. (2023). Generative AI in education: To embrace it or not. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, 16(3), 285–286. https://doi.org/10.25165/j.ijabe.20231603.8486

Open Ai2024 https://chat.openai.com/chat)

Reflective essay: My PSA Project was difficult with having multiple tasks to do, yet I was able to navigate through the tasks individually and write them out. I managed to get through this project by working on it whenever I wasn’t busy like on the trains. This reflection essay will explore how I did the project and what I learned, what was easy and hard, what would I have done if I had another week, and how my views on AI changed. 

I learned three things during this 5 week AI assignment. First was my step in planning how to do the PSA. I first had a good idea of how to write it in my notebook and then typed them all out onto my phone. From there it was easy for me to transfer my responses and put them onto open lab on my computer since I only have open lab signed in there. Then I coped and passed my PSA response to ChatGPT and asked it to rewrite my response at a college level and a junior high school level. Now the second thing I learned was that when the AI would rewrite my PSA, its response felt robotic as it stated farces that were all known. Now the third thing that I learned was that this project was very time-consuming and was better for me to do things little by little or I would feel burned out.

The easy thing about this PAS was that I had a mental template of how I want the project to look like. For example, I wanted to plan on writing my PSA topic on how AI can affect Students’ problem-solving skills. The hard thing that I had to do was make sure that I was following the guidelines but writing the comparison essay as it was hard for me to compare my PSA and the AI PSA as I had to look at the difference between them.

If I had another week to do this project, I would have focused more on the comparison essay as I was crunching on the due dates for each part of the project along with any other work I had. This way, I could feel less stressed and help flesh out the details more.

How does my view on AI change? I believe that my view on AI has changed slightly as I see the benefits of AI. It could help me save some time by summarizing the key points. However, it could give me a complicated response that I have to waste time trying to understand.