ChatGPT & DALL·E Disclaimer: This entire work is a collaboration between author Beeb Ashcroft, ChatGPT and DALL·E. The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication. All images in this article were created with DALL·E.
I recently became acquainted with OpenAI, the AI research and deployment company responsible for the DALL·E 2 image generator and the ChatGPT bot that has been making headlines. Their tools use artificial intelligence to generate some pretty staggering content – for example, the image that you see above? I generated that using DALL·E 2 with a mere text prompt. All I did was type in the following description:
A cute cartoon of a smiling woman with green hair, drawn in classic comic book style, who is surrounded with gifts, money and prizes that she won through entering sweepstakes, contests and giveaways.
And it used that written prompt alone to create this artwork. Amazing, right? The line of colored pixels that you see in the bottom right hand corner are DALL·E 2’s “Signature”, just as any artist would sign or initial artwork. Each piece is considered a collaboration between DALL·E 2 and the human, so all of the generations in my account are credited as “Beeb × DALL·E, Human & AI.” Pretty cool! You may have noticed some artwork created using DALL·E 2 on our “About” page! I’m going to include other images that I made with DALL·E 2 throughout this article – the caption will indicate the descriptor that I typed in to generate the artwork.
But even more staggering than this is OpenAI’s ChatGPT bot. If you’re not familiar, this is a free chat bot that you can talk to and ask any question. ChatGPT has an incredible amount of knowledge – while I was working on our recent site re-design, I was troubleshooting a tech issue and decided to ask ChatGPT for advice. I asked my technical question, provided the URL – and no joke, ChatGPT actually recommended the exact plugin that I ended up using to address my problem! Wow.
So with that in mind, I thought it would be really fun to interview ChatGPT about our favorite subject: Sweepstakes! I’ve written many articles sharing my tips on how to win things, so I thought it would be fascinating to see who knows more: The sweepstakes enthusiast who has writing about the topic for 15 years, or artificial intelligence?
Beeb: What are some tips to help increase your odds of winning contests and sweepstakes?
ChatGPT:
1. Read the Rules: Carefully read the rules and instructions of the contest or sweepstakes before entering, so that you understand the eligibility criteria, entry method, deadline, and any other important information.
2. Enter as many contests as possible: The more contests and sweepstakes you enter, the higher your chances of winning.
3. Enter Daily Sweepstakes: Enter sweepstakes that allow you to enter daily, which will increase your odds of winning.
4. Use Multiple Entry Methods: Some contests and sweepstakes allow multiple entry methods, such as online entry, mail-in entry, or social media entry. Use all of the methods available to increase your chances.
5. Focus on Local Contests: Local contests often have fewer participants, so your odds of winning are higher.
6. Enter Contests with Fewer Prizes: Contests with fewer prizes are often overlooked by other participants, which increases your chances of winning.
7. Look for Creative Contests: Creative contests such as photo, video or essay contests often have fewer participants and a higher chance of winning.
8. Follow Social Media Accounts of Brands: Follow social media accounts of brands and companies you are interested in to get alerts about their contests and sweepstakes.
9. Share with Friends: Some sweepstakes have a referral bonus, so sharing with your friends will not only increase your chances of winning but also give your friends a chance to win.
10. Be Patient: Winning contests and sweepstakes is a numbers game, so keep entering and be patient. Your time will come.
Beeb: What are the best websites to find contests and sweepstakes?
ChatGPT: There are many websites that curate and list contests and sweepstakes. Here are some of the best websites to find contests and sweepstakes:
Sweepstakes Advantage: This website has been around since 1997 and lists a variety of sweepstakes and contests, both local and national.
Contestgirl: This website lists sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways for US and Canada residents.
Sweeties Sweeps: This website features daily sweepstakes and giveaways, as well as tips and strategies for winning.
Online-Sweepstakes: This website lists daily sweepstakes and giveaways from a variety of categories, including travel, food, and electronics. [Editor’s note: This website is now defunct.]
Sweepstakes Fanatics: This website lists a wide range of sweepstakes and contests, and you can even filter by category and entry frequency.
Contest Bee: This website features a wide range of sweepstakes and contests, including ones with small entry pools that increase your chances of winning. [Editor’s note: I couldn’t find any listings on this site specifically marked low-entry as of this publication.]
Reddit: There are many subreddits dedicated to sweepstakes and contests, such as r/sweepstakes and r/giveaways.
Facebook: Many companies and brands host sweepstakes and contests on their Facebook pages, so following your favorite brands on Facebook can be a good way to find new opportunities to win.
Remember to always read the rules and eligibility requirements before entering, and be cautious of scams.
Beeb: Have you ever heard of a website called Contest Corner? 🙂
ChatGPT: As an AI language model, I don’t have personal experiences or opinions. However, I can tell you that Contest Corner is a website that provides information on sweepstakes, contests, and giveaways. They feature a variety of contests from different categories, including travel, food, and beauty. They also offer a forum where users can share and discuss sweepstakes and contests. [Editor’s note: We do?!] However, I recommend that you always do your research and read the rules before entering any sweepstakes or contest.
Beeb: What are some ways to find contests and sweepstakes offline?
ChatGPT: While many contests and sweepstakes are hosted online, there are still plenty of opportunities to find them offline. Here are some ways to find contests and sweepstakes offline:
1. Check product packaging: Many products, especially food and beverage items, have contests and sweepstakes printed on their packaging. Look for promotional stickers, peel-and-win labels, or other printed material.
2. Attend events: Local events such as fairs, festivals, and trade shows often have booths and displays promoting contests and giveaways. Be sure to check out any literature or flyers available.
3. Check in-store displays: Many stores, especially grocery stores, have displays with contest or sweepstakes entry forms.
4. Read newspapers and magazines: Local newspapers and magazines often have ads or articles promoting contests and sweepstakes.
5. Listen to the radio: Radio stations often promote contests and giveaways, and some may require you to call in or enter online to win.
6. Look for flyers: Check community bulletin boards, local cafes or coffee shops, and other public areas for flyers promoting contests and sweepstakes.
7. Ask friends and family: Spread the word to friends and family that you are interested in entering contests and sweepstakes, as they may hear about opportunities that you haven’t.
Remember to always read the rules and eligibility requirements before entering any contests or sweepstakes, whether online or offline.
Beeb: Thank you for speaking with me today, ChatGPT!
ChatGPT: You’re welcome! It was my pleasure to assist you.
Well, I have to say that my conversation with ChatGPT yielded some very solid advice! One of the websites it recommended is no longer online (RIP Online-Sweepstakes, we all miss you), but overall I thought this was really on point, with the caveat that you should take always any information provided by either artificial intelligence OR a human with a grain of salt. It’s astounding to me that AI could come up with so much information in seconds – it’s incredible stuff!
If you haven’t yet tried the free ChatGPT tool out, I would definitely recommend having a look – it’s fascinating, and I can only begin to imagine where the future of artificial intelligence will take us; the potential for AI at large is equal parts exciting and terrifying. OpenAI state that their mission is to use AI in a safe way that benefits humanity, and the importance of these kinds of ethics cannot be overstated. Here’s hoping that artificial intelligence will bring only good things to us in the future – like suggestions on how to find fun contests!
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What did you think of the tips I got from ChatGPT on winning sweepstakes?
“Have you ever heard of a website called Contest Corner?” Great question! I especially like the image generator.
Haha, thanks StuffSmart! It’s so great to see you around, I hope you’re doing well! 🙂