A 16-year-old hiker was rescued from British Columbia's Widowmaker Arete after following directions from the AI chatbot Claude, which led him far off course. He became stuck at a cliff base and called for help. North Shore Rescue airlifted him to safety. The incident highlights growing concerns over reliance on digital tools for wilderness navigation.
Teen Rescued After AI Chatbot Led Him Astray in Canadian Mountains
Source: theguardian.com