World of Warcraft fans troll AI bots to write about the non-existent Glorbo. Learn more about how the bots were tricked by the fans, what the WoW devs thought of the hoax, and what can be said about the use of AI in journalism.
World of Warcraft Fans Outsmart AI Article Bot
WoW Community Traps AI with Glorbo Hoax
World of Warcraft (WoW) players have cleverly decided to trick an article bot that appeared to be extracting their comments to produce stories. The members of the WoW subreddit suspected the presence of the bot after finding it on a website. They fabricated a cunning trap by fabricating an exciting post about a made-up new Glorbo feature.
The entire subreddit community worked together to create this complex prank with the deliberate goal of catching the AI bot's eye. The article first appeared on the gaming website ZLeague, according to the BBC.
Fake Features Included In Glorbo Article
The fictitious Glorbo was portrayed in the post as an actual addition to the game, with other strange features described in other subreddit conversations. The Aspect of Ducks, the epic mission to overthrow Quackion, the imaginary but necessary artifact Klikclack, and the quaint and welcoming island of Zoop were among them.
Kyle Hartline, a senior developer at Warcraft, responded with a mocking tweet, suggesting he could now finally
discuss Glorbo, giving the scenario a hilarious twist. Nobody knew this article was intended as a joke because Glorbo was still only a concept created by the fans.
AI Generating Content In Gaming Sites
The article was subsequently taken down by ZLeague, along with others that users had highlighted as possibly originating from recycled Reddit threads. The incident brought up a significant problem regarding the usage of AI in content generation, notably in gaming websites.
While AI technology has its benefits and applications, this Glorbo scam has highlighted the significance and importance of hiring human authors with an in-depth understanding of their subject of focus. These authors can expertly spot fake news, verify its veracity, and guarantee the integrity and authenticity of the information. The gaming industry, as a whole, agrees that AI ought to assist people rather than replace them.
Source:
Kyle Hartline Tweets About Glorbo
Archive of the ZLeague Article That Was Taken Down
Reddit Post About Glorbo That Trapped The AI Bots
BBC Report on Glorbo Hoax
