An 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia's Pacific coast prompted tsunami warnings across the Pacific. Authorities rushed to inform communities, while residents sought safety guidance online. AI chatbots, including Grok by xAI, provided erroneous information, claiming that Hawaii's tsunami warning was canceled when it was not. Similar inaccuracies were reported with Google Search AI overviews. Thankfully, the immediate tsunami threat passed without significant damage. The situation highlights the emerging reliance on AI tools and their potential dangers in accurately conveying critical safety information during crises.
Grok, the chatbot made by Elon Musk's xAI, incorrectly informed users that Hawaii's tsunami warning had been canceled, causing significant panic and confusion.
Many residents turned to AI chatbots for updates during the earthquake, highlighting their growing role in information dissemination, even during crises.
As false information circulated via AI tools, social media users reported inaccuracies from platforms, questioning the reliability of AI-generated news during emergencies.
The tsunami threat ultimately diminished without major damages, but the incident underscored the potentially dangerous fallibility of AI tools in delivering critical safety information.
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