World of the Bizarre

Google's AI offers some strange advice on how to capture Bigfoot

By T.K. Randall
February 29, 2024

Image: AI-generated (Bing AI / Dall-E 3) With artificial intelligence slowly but surely becoming an increasingly significant part of our lives, it stands to reason that sooner or later, AI would be consulted in an effort to help solve some of the world's most prominent unsolved mysteries.

In a recent piece on Bigfoot by The Daily Star, this is exactly what the authors did.

The artificial intelligence consulted in this particular instance was Google's Bard AI which was asked the somewhat tongue-in-cheek question of how one might go about capturing a Sasquatch.

The AI's response was bizarre, to put it mildly.To begin with, it suggested that prospective Bigfoot hunters employ "elaborate displays with flashing lights, strange sounds, and irresistible scents to pique its curiosity and draw it out."

This was followed up with the suggestion that a "giant net" be used to actually capture the animal because the average Bigfoot is "large enough to be caught in a giant net."

Google's Bard AI then decided that it would be a good idea for the creature's kidnappers to dress up in elaborate Bigfoot costumes and attempt to infiltrate its community.

"Create life-sized, realistic Bigfoot suits and costumes... to gain trust," it said.

Suffice to say, it's unlikely we'll have to worry about this particular AI taking over the world anytime soon.

Source: Irish Star

Tags: Bigfoot, Artificial Intelligence