Large banners displaying advertisements for ChatGPT were observed on the side of buildings across Chicago during April. These banners were designed to target students and potentially influence their engagement with the AI language model. The advertisements featured a range of prompts and scenarios, suggesting a focused marketing campaign. Authorities have not yet issued a formal statement regarding the campaign’s purpose or intended impact on student behavior. The banners are a visible, albeit limited, example of a strategic initiative by schools to promote the use of AI tools.
Credits: NYT > Top Stories