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What does AI think of bluewater sailing?

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  Crossing oceans on a small sailboat is not for everyone. As I was home alone and reading about AI, I started wondering what AI would say about the pursuit. Alex was down in Kilrush working on Aleria. Her mast has been pulled and he was removing all the winches. She's having a bit of a refit.  As I was thinking about it, I happened upon a notice that Google AI, formerly called Gemini, is now called DeepMind. I decided to test its intelligence by asking a simple but complex question. This is the response to the question, "Why do people sail across oceans on small boats?" Google AI, formerly Gemini now DeepMind Why do people sail across oceans in small boats? People sail across oceans in small boats for a variety of reasons, often driven by a combination of personal motivations and the allure of the sea. Here are some of the most common factors: • Challenge and Adventure: Ocean sailing, especially in a small boat, presents a significant physical and mental challenge. Sai...