Readers have written to the Guardian letters page to share their frustrations and observations on a range of topics, from AI’s limitations to gardening attire.
AI and the crossword puzzle
John Hougham of Reading, Berkshire, noted that while AI may be capable of “taking over the entire internet,” it is “rubbish” at tackling the Guardian cryptic crossword. His comments come in response to a recent article about AI development.
Garry Wynne of Norley, Cheshire, compared Donald Trump’s downplaying of AI dangers to his earlier statements about Covid, suggesting a similar pattern of dismissal.
Gardening style and other letters
Roger Wilkinson of Leasgill, Cumbria, expressed surprise at the idea of buying special clothes for gardening, saying he and his friends use old, hole-ridden garments for the activity.
Laurence Inman of Kings Heath, Birmingham, recalled a tutorial from 60 years ago about English literature, wistfully noting the suggestion that “Othello had been more sensible” would have made for less tragedy.
Rosemary Waugh of Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, complained about the tautology “work colleagues,” questioning whether friends are “social colleagues” and family “genetic colleagues.”
Julia Draper of Bath wrote that it is “time to throw in the towel” on the topic of tautologies.
