Spanish Blogger Trusts AI and Nearly Stuck

August 18, 2025

Spanish blogger Mary Caldas couldn't reach Puerto Rico because she trusted ChatGPT. She asked the AI what documents she needed for entry. The chatbot told her that Spaniards didn't need a visa to travel, but didn't mention that she needed an ESTA authorization to enter the US and its territories. Fortunately, a day later, Caldas managed to get to Puerto Rico and attended a concert by artist Bad Bunny. Such cases are becoming more frequent. In English-speaking media, there is even a new term for people who thoughtlessly entrust their lives to AI - they are called sloppers (from AI Slop).