AI-generated travel blog recommends nonexistent hot springs in Tasmania
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Summary
An Australian travel company's AI-generated blog post recommended tourists visit 'Weldborough Hot Springs' in northern Tasmania, describing it as a tranquil haven and favorite among hikers. However, the hot springs don't actually exist, leading to confusion and disappointment for tourists who followed the recommendation. The company has since deleted the blog post after the issue was exposed.
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· 3 pulledAn AI-generated blog on a tour company's website has landed tourists in hot water — and not the kind they were looking for — after it emerged the 'tranquil' northern Tasmania hot springs it recommended don't actually exist.
Screenshots shared with CNN of the now-deleted blog on Tasmania Tours' website show recommendations for 'Weldborough Hot Springs,' said to offer 'a peaceful escape' in the forests of northeast Tasmania.
Described as a 'tranquil haven,' the site was touted as a 'favourite' among hikers.
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