I sometimes ask AI for assistance with social media posts, in particular for hashtags.
Images
I do not use AI generated images (except the one on this page).
If I ever do use an AI generated image, I will credit AI, just as I credit other image creators.
Some tools have AI editing features. I use these, but I never make substantial changes. For example, I might extend the sky, but I don’t brush out permanent features.
Chat
If you contact us, you’ll talk to me or Joy who manages the cottage, not an AI bot.
Third party content
I am not responsible for what other people write about the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage, or for the images they publish. This includes:
editorials
some content on online travel agents and listing sites
social media posts about us
I am not responsible for third-party material that I re-post
AI and energy use
AI is the opposite of green. Generative AI requires much more powerful servers and much more computer power than traditional search or good old brain-power, which is another reason for not using it.
First published: 23rd February 2024. Last updated: 20th January 2025.
About me
As you can see – I am human!
My given name shortens down to Ben which I admit is confusing.
I said “I” rather than “we” because I own and run the Lighthouse Keeper’s Cottage and am responsible for the marketing, PR, blog, website, newsletters, and social media.