New Zealand website spreads misinformation about DOC

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Screen grabs showing the fake articles published on the Morningside website
False articles about tracks, huts and other location closures are causing controversy and concern. After apparently AI-generated articles containing false information about backcountry tramping were published online and shared in social media posts, DOC is warning people to make sure their information comes from legitimate sources.  Morningside.nz contains information about businesses in the Auckland suburb […]
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