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Warning: Is AI monkeying around in your garden?
Once upon a time, a kindly king announced a party for all his citizens.
A gardener who tended the king’s fantastical garden wanted to join in holiday celebrations.
He loved his job and the garden, but he had a duty of care to the young plants. Now, in the king’s garden, lived a tribe of energetic monkeys.
The gardener thought to himself Why not ask the monkeys to take care of the plants?
So, he called over the Chef Monkey and his troop.
“You have been given a wonderful home here, in the king’s garden,” said the gardener. “You play all day, eat the finest fruits, and don’t have a care in the world. My friends are celebrating in the city today, and I wish to join them. Could you help me water the young trees while I am away?”
“Oh, yes! We would be glad to do that,” said the Chef of the Monkeys. “But how do we know when each tree has water?”
“Pull up each young tree and look at the length of its roots,” said the gardener. “Those plants with long roots need a lot of water but give only a little water to those with short roots.”
The Chef Monkey picked up the watering pot.
