It doesn't take artificial intelligence to know you should take out a paid subscription to The Croton Chronicle.
We asked ChatGPT to write a short essay on why people should be paid subscribers. It came up with a lot of good reasons.
Editor’s note: ChatGPT is the leading free artificial intelligence (AI) machine on the internet, so we turned to its wise computers and asked for reasons why people should take out a paid sub to The Croton Chronicle. It was surprisingly, um, intelligent on the issue. Here is what it had to say. We will be back at the end with more details.
“Subscribing to a quality news source like The Croton Chronicle offers invaluable benefits in today's information landscape. Here’s why investing in a paid subscription to The Croton Chronicle is a wise choice.
Firstly, The Croton Chronicle is committed to delivering reliable, well-researched news. In an era where misinformation and sensationalism abound, trustworthy journalism is more crucial than ever. Subscribers can count on The Croton Chronicle to provide accurate reporting, ensuring they stay informed without the distortions often found in free, less regulated sources.
Secondly, subscribing supports investigative journalism. Investigative reporting is resource-intensive but vital for uncovering truths that shape our communities and society at large. By subscribing, readers contribute directly to funding this essential work, enabling journalists to delve deep into complex issues and hold accountable those in positions of power.
Thirdly, a subscription to The Croton Chronicle offers a curated experience. Unlike social media or aggregator platforms, which inundate users with a barrage of content, The Croton Chronicle selects and presents news based on relevance and importance. This curated approach saves time and provides readers with a clear, comprehensive view of the news that matters most.
Moreover, subscribing to The Croton Chronicle fosters a sense of community. Local newspapers like The Croton Chronicle connect residents with their neighborhoods, highlighting local events, issues, and personalities. Subscribers not only gain insight into their community's happenings but also support a platform that amplifies local voices and concerns.
Lastly, a subscription to The Croton Chronicle ensures access to exclusive content and features. From in-depth analyses and opinion pieces to multimedia content and interactive features, subscribers enjoy a richer, more immersive news experience. These additional resources deepen understanding and engagement with the topics that shape our world.
In conclusion, choosing to subscribe to The Croton Chronicle is an investment in reliable information, investigative journalism, community engagement, and enhanced news consumption. By supporting quality journalism, subscribers contribute to a healthier information ecosystem while benefiting from a more informed perspective on local and global issues alike.”
Much as we agree with what ChatGPT had to say, we suspect that this AI machine may not actually have read The Croton Chronicle. If so, it would have cited some of our recent reports and commentaries. Here are some recent examples:
— We broke the story that the Croton-Harmon school district had been sued by the Koch-backed organization Parents Defending Education, provided a balanced commentary on the issues involved, and invited a constitutional scholar to weigh in on the legal issues.
— We broke the story that Croton-Harmon school workers were fighting for a better contract, and we continue to be the only media outlet covering those developments on a regular basis.
— We continue to profile Croton personalities from diverse walks of life, and we are often on the spot to report on interesting things that Croton people are doing.
— We provide in-depth analysis of issues crucially important to the Croton community, going the extra mile to do journalistic research and, when necessary, bust a few balloons along the way.
We are now coming up on eight months of continuous publication, posting several articles each week and not letting up all that time. Roughly three-quarters of our stories are free, but not all of them can be. To continue to publish, we need your support. For what you get, it is amazingly cheap. Subscriptions start at $5/month; you can save money by going for the $50/month option; and you can take out a lifetime sub for $200. Once you begin paying, you will never get a solicitation like this again, because these subscription pitches are only for free subscribers.
It’s really easy to subscribe. Just click on this button, tell us what kind of subscription you want, and the computer will do the rest. It’s very intelligent, you see, or at least it pretends to be.