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AI Post Sends Tourists to Fake Hot Springs in Australia
Recently, travelers in Australia were left disappointed after trying to visit hot springs that didn’t actually exist. An AI-generated post on the Tasmania Tours website described the hot spring site as a “tranquil haven” and a “favorite” among hikers. The owner of a local hotel was confused when tourists began arriving in droves. She received constant calls and encountered several visitors each day looking for the nonexistent attraction.
This isn’t the first time AI has misled travelers. In Peru, two tourists set off for a fictional canyon until a local guide overheard their conversation and stopped them. Despite such risks, a Booking.com survey revealed that 89% of people want to use AI in future travel planning, with many trusting it more than social media influencers. As AI becomes more widespread, travel misinformation will likely continue to spread.
What Did You Learn?
1. According to the news, what is expected to happen as AI usage grows?
We encountered a small problem during the trial period.
我們在測試階段時遭遇到一個小問題。
I first encountered my wife in Tokyo.
我和我太太第一次邂逅在東京。
Arthur's first encounter with Alice was when he was in Taipei.
亞瑟和愛莉絲的第一次相會是他在臺北的時候。
Olivia encountered a lost child near the market.
奧莉薇雅在市場附近遇到一名走失的孩子。
Cindy cultivates her knowledge of art by reading magazines.
辛蒂藉由閱讀雜誌增進她的藝術知識。
The singer has had difficulty cultivating a good relationship with the press.
這名歌手沒辦法跟媒體打好關係。
This farmland is too infertile to cultivate.
這塊農田太貧瘠了,無法耕種。
The solution to the conflict between the two nations has yet to be found.
該兩國間衝突的解決之道仍有待探求。
The solutions to the puzzles are at the back of the
book.
這些謎語的答案在書的最後面。
The answers to the puzzles are at the back of the book.
這些謎語的答案在書的最後面。
Whenever I have a sore throat, my mom asks me to clean my throat with a salt solution.
每當我喉嚨痛時,我媽都要我用鹽水清潔我的喉嚨。
Most plants absorb minerals and essential nutrients directly from the soil as they grow.
大部分的植物在成長時,會直接從土壤吸收礦物質和必要的養分。
The nutrient value of fruits and vegetables is high; in contrast, it is low in desserts and junk food.
蔬果的營養價值很高,相反地,甜點和垃圾食物的營養價值很低。
The land owner turned the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
The land owner transformed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
The land owner converted the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
The land owner changed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
Experts doubted that the rapid increase in the stock market was sustainable and warned values would likely decline soon.
專家懷疑股市快速上漲是否能維持,並警告股價可能很快會下跌。
Solar and wind power are two examples of sustainable energy resources that have become more common over the years.
太陽能和風能是兩個這幾年來越見普遍的永續能源例子。
The manager described the project as challenging but rewarding.
經理將這個計畫形容為具有挑戰性但值得的。
After finishing breakfast, Daniel and his family set off for the airport.
吃完早餐後,丹尼爾和家人動身前往機場。
The land owner transformed the old house into a hotel.
地主將這棟舊屋改成一家旅館。
At sunrise, the shifting light transformed the ordinary rooftops into shimmering gold.
在日出時分,變換的光線把普通屋頂轉變成閃閃發亮的金色。