Prof. Donald Tobin (Maryland) posted this to a discussion list I'm on, and kindly agreed to let me publish it.
I am writing practice exam questions for my students in election law. I asked Chat GPT to write a campaign commercial for a fictional character, Ray Sunshine, that didn't expressly advocate for his election. It made me chuckle, so I thought I would share it.
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[Opening scene: A bright, sunny morning in a bustling town. The camera pans over a picturesque landscape filled with smiling people going about their daily lives. A cheerful, uplifting music track begins.]
Narrator (Voiceover): "In a world that often feels divided and uncertain, we all yearn for a ray of hope."
[Cut to Ray Sunshine, a charismatic and warm-hearted individual, standing amidst a diverse group of people, shaking hands and exchanging warm greetings. He's wearing casual attire, exuding approachability.]
Narrator (Voiceover): "Meet Ray Sunshine, a person who brings warmth, positivity, and kindness wherever he goes."