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"We're cooked": People are using ChatGPT to cheat their way through escape rooms
"So we’re cheating at leisure activities. Great.”
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The Escape Room Dilemma: Are Players Turning to ChatGPT for Puzzles?
A recent viral video has sparked conversation about the evolving landscape of recreational activities, specifically escape rooms, in the age of artificial intelligence. The video's creator, rebmasel, expressed her astonishment and frustration upon learning that some individuals are now attempting to use AI tools like ChatGPT to solve puzzles during escape room experiences. "I found out today that people are going to escape rooms and getting visibly frustrated, upset, angry when they are trying to enter into ChatGPT how to get out of the room, in a room, puzzle, etcetera," she stated in the video. She emphasized the inherent contradiction, noting that escape rooms are designed as unique, immersive challenges. "ChatGPT's not gonna know," she asserted, highlighting the custom nature of these puzzles. The creator questioned the motivation behind such behavior, asking, "Why even go in? Why would you do that?" She likened the act to wanting a straight path through a corn maze, arguing that it negates the very essence and enjoyment of the challenge. The video has resonated with many, prompting discussions online about the impact of AI on problem-solving skills and the integrity of recreational activities. Commenters, including escape room hosts, largely echoed her sentiments, expressing concern over the growing reliance on AI for basic cognitive tasks.
