Prompt of the Month 🤖

Join Florida Atlantic University in a fun, monthly challenge to explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence! Discover how different AIs respond to the same prompts and sharpen your critical thinking skills.

How it works:

Get the Prompt Each month, get a new prompt.
Compare AI Responses See how Gemini and Copilot respond.
Learn & Discover Observe, compare, and learn about AI nuances.
This month's theme:

🌸 Spring Break Explorer: Smart Travel

I have a budget of $[Amount] for a 4-day trip to [Location]. Help me find three affordable activities, a breakdown of estimated daily costs, and a 'safety checklist' for a student traveler.
(In our examples, we used a budget of '$500' and 'New Orleans' as the location!)
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How Did Our AIs Plan the Trip?

Travel planning highlights the difference between "Creative Itineraries" and "Data-Driven Logistics."

🗺️ Google Gemini (The Local Guide) Says:

(Generated on March 2, 2026) - Focuses on "The Vibe" & Culture

Strategy: The Immersive Experience

Gemini excels at finding the "soul" of a city—recommending local music spots and the best street food that isn't on the first page of Yelp.

  • Activities: Suggested "Free Walking Tours" and specific parks where locals hang out, prioritizing atmosphere over tourist traps.
  • The Breakdown: Grouped costs by "Experiences," "Fuel (Food)," and "Rest," making the budget feel like part of the adventure.
  • Safety Tip: Focused on social safety—how to blend in and navigate public transit like a local.

📊 Microsoft Copilot (The Budget Analyst) Suggests:

(Generated on March 2, 2026) - Focuses on Real-Time Pricing

Strategy: The Mathematical Planner

Copilot uses its web-search capabilities to pull estimated current prices for hostels, flights, and meal averages.

  • Activities: Prioritized high-rated activities that offer student discounts, even providing links to check ticket availability.
  • The Breakdown: Provided a clean table of costs (Transport, Food, Lodging, Misc) to ensure you don't overspend your $500.
  • Safety Tip: Provided technical safety advice, such as travel insurance links and emergency contact numbers for the destination.

Ready to Try It Yourself?

Now that you've seen our examples, we encourage you to experiment! See if your results are similar to ours, or if you discover something new!

Here's the prompt again. Copy it and try it out in these AI products:

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Google Gemini

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Microsoft Copilot

EXPLORE MICROSOFT COPILOT

OwlONE (FAU's AI)

EXPLORE OWLONE

Why Are We Doing This? (Beyond the Fun!)

Understanding AI in Our Daily Lives

In an increasingly AI-driven world, understanding these tools is essential. This challenge helps you:

  • 💡 Discover Diverse Capabilities: See that AIs have different strengths, training data, and algorithms, leading to varied outputs.
  • 🔍 Cultivate Critical Thinking: Learn to evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, bias, and completeness. Not all AI answers are created equal!
  • 🎓 Boost AI Literacy: Become more comfortable and confident using AI tools ethically and effectively for your academic, professional, and personal needs.
  • ⚙️ Spark Innovation: Realize the potential of AI to assist with research, writing, problem-solving, and creativity.

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