Sep 29, 2025Confirmed
ChatGPT reportedly gave wrong ropeway hours, leaving a couple stranded after a Mount Misen hike in Japan
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Dana Yao and her husband Robert reportedly used ChatGPT to plan a sunset hike on Mount Misen in Japan. ChatGPT allegedly said the last ropeway left at 5:30 PM, but it had already closed when they reached the summit. The exact date is unknown; reports date from 2025.
What this means for youAI chatbots can state practical details like opening hours with confidence and still be wrong. Before relying on a plan, check times and bookings on the operator's official site, especially when getting home depends on them.
Sources
- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1635
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