If You’re From New Jersey, Here’s What A.I. Thinks of You, It’s Not as Bad As You Think

TRENTON, NJ – All the talk these days is about the dangers of artificial intelligence and how A.I. might one day accidentally take over the world. Until the day A.I. comes knocking down your door and killing you, there’s a lot of fun to be had with the technology until then.

We wanted to see what A.I. thought about people from New Jersey. When I think of New Jersey, I think of people always on the go, getting from place to place and enjoying their lives in the Garden State with their 2.5 children.

I think of people with a bit of attitude towards who they don’t know but warm and kind to those who do.

But that’s me. The photo above was created using A.I. when asked to “Create a picture of a typical couple from New Jersey.” After seeing the photo, I thought, “Uh oh, here we go.”

That’s because part two in this article was going to focus on what A.I. thought of people from New Jersey.

Here’s the response I got:

People from New Jersey, like those from any region, are diverse and cannot be accurately described by stereotypes. However, there are some common stereotypes and perceptions associated with New Jersey residents, often popularized by media and culture. Remember, these are generalizations and not reflective of every individual from New Jersey.

1. Direct and Outspoken: New Jerseyans are often stereotyped as being very direct in their communication style, not shying away from speaking their minds.
2. Strong Regional Pride: Many residents are known to have a strong sense of pride in their state, often in response to the state’s portrayal in media or comparisons with neighboring states like New York and Pennsylvania.
3. Diverse Communities: New Jersey is one of the most ethnically and linguistically diverse states in the U.S., with significant populations from a variety of backgrounds.
4. Connection to the Shore: The state is famous for its beaches and boardwalks, leading to a stereotype that residents are particularly beach-oriented. This was popularized by TV shows like “Jersey Shore.”
5. Industrial and Urban: Some parts of New Jersey are heavily industrialized, leading to a stereotype that the state is largely urban and industrial, despite having many rural and scenic areas.
6. “Jersey Accent”: There’s a stereotype about a distinct New Jersey accent, though in reality, accents vary widely across the state.

Chat GPT – OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com