GoonGeoguessr Battle: Google Gemini AI vs Sponge the Gaming Sponge
In today's article, we're going to discuss the ultimate showdown between Google's Gemini AI and Sponge the Gaming Sponge in a 1v1 battle on Geoguessr. Geoguessr is a popular online game where players try to guess their location on a map after being dropped into a random Street View location.
Introduction to the Players
Before we dive into the battle, let's introduce our players. We have Google's Gemini AI, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence designed to play Geoguessr, and Sponge the Gaming Sponge, a seasoned player with thousands of games of experience in Geoguessr.
Introduction to Gemini AI, the AI designed to play Geoguessr
Sponge the Gaming Sponge has an ELO rating of around 1,300, which puts him at the bottom of the very top rank in the game. He describes his level as "pretty inconsistent" but believes he can pick pretty well against an AI because they "sort of do the same thing."
The Battle Begins
The battle begins with the first round, where Gemini AI is shown an image of a storefront with "Apitech" written on it. Based on the storefront and the architecture, Gemini AI guesses that the location is somewhere in Scandinavia, possibly Sweden.
The first round image, where Gemini AI guesses the location to be in Scandinavia
Sponge, on the other hand, thinks the location might be somewhere in Sweden as well, but he's not entirely sure.
The Battle Continues
The battle continues with the next round, where Gemini AI is shown an image of a wide open area with a straight road and wheat fields. Based on this image, Gemini AI guesses that the location is somewhere in the midwestern United States or maybe even the Canadian prairies, possibly somewhere like Saskatchewan.
However, the actual location is revealed to be Edmonton, and Sponge guessed the location to be in Nebraska.
The Turning Point
The battle takes a turn when Gemini AI is shown an image of a tropical or subtropical region with red soil and dense vegetation. Based on this image, Gemini AI guesses that the location is somewhere in South America, possibly in Brazil, in the state of Mato Grosso.
However, the AI drops out, and when it restarts, it says the location is in Slovenia, near the capital city of Ljubljana.
The Final Rounds
The battle continues with the next rounds, where Gemini AI is shown images of a highway in Australia and a rural area in Hungary. Based on these images, Gemini AI makes educated guesses, but Sponge is able to make closer guesses in some cases.
A later round image, where Gemini AI makes an educated guess
The Rematch
After the initial battle, Sponge and Gemini AI engage in a rematch on the Australia-only map. In the first round, Gemini AI is shown an image of a location in South Australia, and it guesses the nearest town to be Peak.
The rematch image, where Gemini AI guesses the location to be in South Australia
Sponge, on the other hand, is not sure about the location, but he makes an educated guess.
The Final Verdict
In the end, Sponge emerges victorious in the rematch, with a comeback victory after being down in the first round.
The final image, where Sponge emerges victorious
Conclusion
In conclusion, the battle between Google's Gemini AI and Sponge the Gaming Sponge was an epic showdown that showcased the strengths and weaknesses of both players. While Gemini AI made some impressive guesses, Sponge's experience and skills ultimately led to his victory. As Sponge noted, the AI is not a very good cheating tool, and it's not consistent, but it was still a fun and exciting battle to watch.