The Background

We assigned a story to one of the magazine’s longtime staff writers, Editorial Director Jill Gambon—and to ChatGPT. They got the same assignment and word count. Accompanying art for Gambon’s story was directed by Senior Graphic Designer Karen Hoots, while DaVinci and Imagine Art created the visuals for the AI story.

The Assignment

Write a 300-word alumni magazine story conveying that the University of Massachusetts Lowell is the new flagship university in the state, given its ranking as the No. 1 public university in Massachusetts by The Wall Street Journal. Include a headline and a subhead.

The Art Prompt

Create an image to accompany a magazine story about why UMass Lowell was named the No. 1 public university in Massachusetts, based on student outcomes, inclusive campus and learning environment.