AI Did My Homework?!

Generative AI is quickly becoming a huge part of everyone's day to day life.

For this post I asked ChatGPT what it thought about generative AI in the world of digital marketing & then proceeded to savagely critique it, as Mark Staton, PhD says

Hey ChatGPT, what do you think about the use of generative AI in digital marketing?

"Generative AI has the potential to significantly impact and enhance various aspects of digital marketing. Here are some ways in which it can be beneficial:

1. Content Creation: Generative AI can be employed to create high-quality and engaging content, including blog posts, social media updates, and product descriptions. It can analyze trends, customer behavior, and preferences to generate content that resonates with the target audience.
2. Personalization: Personalized marketing is crucial for engaging users. Generative AI can help analyze user data and behavior to tailor marketing messages and advertisements for individual users, increasing the likelihood of conversion.
3. Email Marketing: Writing compelling email copy can be time-consuming. Generative AI can assist in generating personalized and persuasive email content, improving the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns.
4. Chatbots and Customer Support: Generative AI-powered chatbots can handle customer inquiries, provide information, and even assist in the purchase process. This not only improves customer experience but also helps in automating routine tasks.
5. Ad Creatives: Creating visually appealing and effective ad creatives is essential for digital advertising success. Generative AI can assist in generating ad copy and visual elements that are more likely to capture attention and drive engagement.
6. Market Research: Generative AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify market trends, consumer sentiments, and competitor strategies. This information can be invaluable for shaping marketing strategies and staying ahead in the competitive landscape.
7. SEO Optimization: Content generation using AI can aid in optimizing content for search engines. By understanding search algorithms and trends, AI can help generate content that is more likely to rank well, improving the overall SEO performance.
8. Social Media Management: Generative AI can assist in scheduling social media posts, generating captions, and even analyzing user interactions to optimize posting times and content strategies for different platforms.

Despite these advantages, it's important to note that the ethical use of generative AI in digital marketing is crucial. Ensuring transparency, respecting user privacy, and avoiding the generation of misleading or harmful content should be prioritized to build trust with consumers. Additionally, constant monitoring and refinement are necessary to adapt to evolving market dynamics and user preferences."

My Experience with ChatGPT

I will admit, I am not new to ChatGPT :) I use it often for idea generation and also for my internship drafting up emails, various templates, social media captions, beer names, tap list sign ideas, etc. and it has been pretty helpful in that way!

Having ChatGPT write an entire blog post was interesting though and not something I have done in the past. It took it about 6 seconds to craft up that masterpiece above.

ChatGPT Lacks Personality (duh its a robot)

ChatGPT's work had little to no personality. It seems that any responses it generates are pretty shallow and lacking in depth and insight. ChatGPT also tends to overuse big words that, in my opinion, the majority of people do not use in their every day lives.

Here is an interesting article about ChatGPT's increasing laziness and the theory of it becoming sentient...

Overall, it is great at giving very general, surface level information about a topic. It gave fine examples of how AI is beneficial in digital marketing but it did not give any downsides which I thought was interesting.

Some downsides I have noticed while using it in the past is:

• Information is not always accurate
• Information is often outdated
• If you ask it the same question multiple times, often the answer will be slightly different each time

The Future of AI

• Immersive content is one trend predicted to go entirely mainstream in the coming years. Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies are becoming more accessible, allowing truly immersive experiences. This is proven by things like the Apple Vision Pro.
• AI can help marketers automate repetitive tasks such as keyword research, content creation, content distribution, email marketing, social media management, etc. This can save a lot of time and money overall.
• AI will likely play a very significant role in enabling hyper-personalization. With AI, marketers can analyze a customer's behavior, preferences, and past interactions with a brand to create personalized content and experiences. AI algorithms can also help marketers predict a customer's next move and recommend products or services accordingly.

Thanks for reading :)