Bruce addresses the old-time issues of respect and honesty. But with AI forming into a tsunami of artwork and writing, I wonder what AI impact on geocaching will be?
Dad- Cachers are already “proudly” telling people how they are using AI to solve puzzle caches. I can see ChatGPT being used to write logs. AI might even be used to figure out a way to alter the location of your phone so you can answer Adventure Lab questions without leaving your couch. ugh.
I remember a conversation from 10 or so years ago with a group of "geo-gals" I hang out with (including your lovely wife). Basically it all came down to... be a good steward of the hobby. Respect the areas where you play the game, and the rules of the game. There is no winner in Geocaching, so cheating with fake finds to "win" gets just a quizzical look and shrug of the shoulders from me... then I'm off to find the next one!
I agree, but to some it is a competition and whoever has the most finds should be revered and honored. Why have a bingo space for “over 100,000 finds” if those folks aren’t celebrities and influencers? People who we should bask in the glow of their awesomeness… I feel another comic in my future.😁
Bruce addresses the old-time issues of respect and honesty. But with AI forming into a tsunami of artwork and writing, I wonder what AI impact on geocaching will be?
Wow, great question Bob! Something to consider for us in the hobby, for sure.
Dad- Cachers are already “proudly” telling people how they are using AI to solve puzzle caches. I can see ChatGPT being used to write logs. AI might even be used to figure out a way to alter the location of your phone so you can answer Adventure Lab questions without leaving your couch. ugh.
I remember a conversation from 10 or so years ago with a group of "geo-gals" I hang out with (including your lovely wife). Basically it all came down to... be a good steward of the hobby. Respect the areas where you play the game, and the rules of the game. There is no winner in Geocaching, so cheating with fake finds to "win" gets just a quizzical look and shrug of the shoulders from me... then I'm off to find the next one!
I agree, but to some it is a competition and whoever has the most finds should be revered and honored. Why have a bingo space for “over 100,000 finds” if those folks aren’t celebrities and influencers? People who we should bask in the glow of their awesomeness… I feel another comic in my future.😁