I used Gemini to restart a hobby I abandoned 20 years ago — and I found something unsettling

Mark Jansen· May 16, 2026 · 3:15 PM UTC ·9 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 35 views

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The author, skeptical of AI, used Google's Gemini to reconnect with the Warhammer 40,000 hobby he abandoned two decades ago. Gemini helped him catch up on lore and game changes, making re-entry into the hobby easier. However, the experience also revealed unsettling aspects of relying on AI for nuanced or evolving cultural knowledge.

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▪The author had not engaged with Warhammer 40,000 since his teenage years and felt out of touch with its current state.
▪He used Google's AI assistant, Gemini, to learn about recent developments in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
▪Gemini provided helpful guidance that influenced his return to building and painting miniatures.
▪The author discovered that AI, while useful, can present limitations when interpreting complex or evolving hobbyist content.

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