The latest in our series where we turn the tables on the torturers. But this time, there’s a twist …
We recently looked at attempts by a chatbot to create crossword clues. Might, I wondered, the technology have better luck describing the experience of being a cryptic setter? I asked ChatGPT to imagine it wasa British cryptic crossword setter being interviewed in the Guardian.(In the course of the conversation, I asked about its pseudonym, and it told me it wished to be known as Lady Labyrinth.) I also asked another AI, Dall-E, to create images of a cryptic crossword setter at work, without giving it any more information. Here are the results.
Hello, Lady Labyrinth, and thanks for taking part.
Hello Alan, it’s a pleasure to be here. Thank you for having me.
Araucaria – who was known for his innovative and creative clues, and for his ability to inject humour and humanity into his puzzles.
Paul – whose puzzles are consistently clever and challenging, with a unique style that often involves unusual anagrams and wordplay.
Enigmatist – who has a reputation for setting some of the most challenging cryptic crosswords in the UK, with a distinctive style that combines precision and wit.
Anax – whose puzzles are known for their elegance and inventiveness, often featuring clever and original wordplay that challenges and delights solvers.
Rufus – who was known for his gentle and accessible style, with clues that were often deceptively simple but required careful attention to detail.
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