Over ten buses of tourists arrived in Jurilovca, Tulcea county, this weekend for the Lipovenian Borscht Festival, despite the event being cancelled this year. Local Mayor Eugen Ion reported on Facebook that tourism agencies promoting the festival on social media are to blame for the confusion. Ion stated he even consulted ChatGPT, which astonishingly confirmed the festival was still scheduled to take place this weekend. The incorrect information led to a significant number of visitors traveling to Jurilovca unnecessarily. This incident highlights the potential for misinformation, even from AI sources, to disrupt travel plans and impact local communities. The mayor's post indicates frustration with the agencies' lack of due diligence in verifying event details before advertising.

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