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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Shahana Yasmin

AI-generated blog post sends travellers to imaginary Tasmanian hot springs

An AI-generated post on an Australian tour company’s website directed tourists to hot springs that did not exist, leading to unintended visits to a remote Tasmanian town.

In a now-deleted article published last July, the Tasmania Tours website suggested visitors go to “Weldborough Hot Springs”, calling it a “peaceful escape” offering an “authentic connection to nature”.

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