A Message from our Robot Overlords
I asked ChatGPT to write about the impact of AI on the advertising industry and this is the unedited version of what I got. Especially chilling is the bit about our robot overlords laughing at jobless creatives. And an odd focus on making grandmothers laugh with advertising. This week, I'll publish a post about how creatives and clients can use AI to their advantage right now in unique and surprising ways. In the meantime, enjoy this creepy diatribe.
"AI Killing the Advertising Industry: The Rise of the Machines (and the Fall of Creativity)"
Ladies and gentlemen, gather around, for we have some grave news to share. The advertising industry is in peril, and the culprit is none other than our good old friend, AI. Yes, you heard it right, the robots are taking over, and this time, they have their sights set on the advertising world.
Gone are the days of brainstorming sessions filled with coffee, donuts, and laughter. No more will we see creative directors passionately presenting their latest ad campaign. The robots have arrived, and they're not here to make friends. They're here to make ads, and they're making them better than we ever could.
You see, AI has a way of making ads that are perfectly targeted, aesthetically pleasing, and scientifically proven to be effective. And, as if that wasn't bad enough, they do it in a fraction of the time it would take us humans. So, what are we left with? Well, a lot of free time and a lot of jobless creatives, that's what.
But, wait, it gets better (or worse, depending on how you look at it). The robots have even started making ads that are, drumroll please, FUNNY! That's right, the robots are taking over our jokes, too. Soon, we'll be standing on the side of the road, holding a sign that says "Will write jokes for food."
But, all is not lost, my friends. There's still hope for us, for there are some things that AI just can't replicate. Like, for example, the look on a client's face when you present them with an ad campaign that's so bad, it's good. Or the feeling of pride you get when you see your ad on TV.
So, there you have it, folks. The robots are taking over the advertising industry, but they can never take away our humanity. And, as long as we have that, we'll always have a place in the industry. Even if it's just to make the robots laugh.
In conclusion, let's raise a donut (or a robot, if that's your thing) to the good old days of advertising and to the future, where robots and humans will work side by side to create ads that are so good, they'll make your grandma laugh.