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John Doe

John Doe, a 17-year-old junior, and has experience with voice activated AI and ChatGPT.  He has a large interest in sports and journalism.  Specifically, sports journalism.  He also plays video games and works a part time job.

I chose to do a more advanced exercise with ChatGPT because he has already had experience using it to generate content. 

Exercise 12 Search: Seminal Scholars, Studies, and Other Materials.

John Doe:  Give me a detailed explanation and analysis on why college sports are affected by nil and the transfer portal

ChatGPT

The introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) laws in college sports has significantly impacted the landscape of collegiate athletics. NIL allows student-athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness, which was previously prohibited by NCAA rules. This has led to several effects on college sports, including increased financial opportunities for athletes, changes in recruiting dynamics, and shifts in the power dynamics between athletes, universities, and athletic departments.

1. **Financial Opportunities for Athletes**: NIL has opened up avenues for student-athletes to monetize their personal brands. They can now endorse products, appear in advertisements, and leverage their social media followings for financial gain. This has allowed athletes to capitalize on their popularity and talent, potentially earning significant income during their college careers.

2. **Recruiting Dynamics**: The ability for student-athletes to profit from NIL has altered recruiting dynamics. Schools with larger fan bases, better marketing opportunities, and stronger connections to corporate sponsors may have an advantage in recruiting top talent. Additionally, promises of potential NIL opportunities may become a factor in recruiting pitches from coaches and universities.

3. **Shifts in Power Dynamics**: NIL has shifted some power from universities and athletic departments to individual athletes. Previously, the NCAA and universities controlled the rights to athletes’ names, images, and likenesses, limiting their ability to profit from their own image. With NIL, athletes have more autonomy and control over their personal brand and financial opportunities.

4. **Impact on Transfer Portal**: The transfer portal, which allows student-athletes to explore transfer opportunities without permission from their current schools, has seen increased activity since the introduction of NIL. Athletes may now be more willing to transfer in pursuit of better NIL opportunities, whether it be to a school with a larger fan base, better marketing resources, or more lucrative endorsement deals.

5. **Legal and Compliance Considerations**: Despite the benefits of NIL for student-athletes, there are legal and compliance considerations that universities and athletes must navigate. Schools must ensure that NIL arrangements comply with NCAA regulations and state laws, and athletes must be mindful of maintaining their eligibility while engaging in NIL activities.

Overall, the introduction of NIL has had a profound impact on college sports, affecting everything from recruiting to the transfer portal. While it has provided new opportunities for student-athletes to benefit financially, it has also introduced new complexities and considerations for athletes, universities, and athletic departments to navigate.-

            Observation

            John Doe reviewed the content that AI had created.  He found that it was very close to content that he had previously reviewed.  Since he has had previous experience through school with using AI tools, it was less of a novelty to him.

            I took the opportunity to for him to explain his thoughts about AI.  He said that he would not want to open a newspaper and read sports articles written by an AI.  Although he could see how AI could be useful for some more routine articles. 

            He said that he has found the proof reading features helpful stating that they “go beyond just checking spelling and offer suggestions to make improvements.”  He did express that he finds it frustrating to get an appropriate summary length of topics that he asks for.