There are lots of issues I have with them in terms of privacy, but I’m going to be very specific in asking about a certain situation and would prefer to stay on that topic if possible.

I have seen someone showing AI glasses which allow the wearer to cheat at chess. The glasses provide the wearer with computer engine moves, essentially making them unbeatable against even the strongest grand masters.

How can someone prevent this from happening, for example in a tournament match?

I don’t consider this as being an issue at the highest level of professional play, but for club and casual players they might not have the resources to deal with this.

Currently the camera and/or screen information might be fairly obvious just by looking, but assuming technology improves this could become harder to detect.

Retrospectively, it would be easy to spot a cheater and correct results, however this still spoils things by having the cheating in the first place.

It isn’t realistic to ask people to play without glasses, and I’m not aware of any way to stop cameras or ai from functioning.

So what can be done, if anything?

  • LibbEnglish
    32•11 hours ago

    How can someone prevent this from happening, for example in a tournament match?

    If it’s a tournament, I would consider this:

    1. Have a clear rule forbidding the use of AI and to wear AI-powered device, including glasses. With real sanctions.
    2. Have the judge check glasses (and phones and whatever) before each game.

    If it’s in a club, have the same rules with the sanction of expelling the cheater from the club. Temporary ban for a first time, perma ban starting with the second one.

    As a chess player myself, I would also reconsider my habits, ie I may stop going to those clubs where the (stupid, literally) mentality to win at any cost would not be kept under tight control by the staff.