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Teen rescued in British Columbia after following AI hiking directions
Original: Sue the AI company responsible for this. Don't blame the kid, they shouldn't have been exposed to this lying technology.
A teenager had to be rescued from a dangerous route in British Columbia known as the Widowmaker after becoming stranded while following instructions given by an AI chatbot. The incident has sparked criticism of AI companies, with commenters arguing the technology gave unreliable directions and that blame lies with the company rather than the young hiker.
Why now: The story is circulating as a cautionary example of people trusting AI-generated advice in high-risk situations.
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