Teenager Rescued From B.C.’s ‘Widowmaker’ After Getting Stranded Using AI Instructions
North Shore Rescue said the teen was stranded on the Widowmaker after using AI to plan his route, and two technicians hoisted him to safety.
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AI Chatbot Sends Teen to 'Widowmaker' Cliff: A British Columbia Rescue Exposes Navigation Limits
A 16-year-old set out from Grouse Mountain one recent Saturday morning. He carried a phone, a battery pack, sturdy boots, a headlamp and a windproof jacket. His plan seemed straightforward. Reach Crown Mountain via a route generated by an AI chatbot. By midafternoon he stood at the base of a final headwall on a technical climbing line locals call the Widowmaker. No trail continued. The rock rose steep and exposed. He called for help. Fear tighte…
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The Hamilton SpectatorSolo teen hiker hoisted from mountain cliff after using AI to plan route, North Shore Rescue says
A solo hiker who used AI to plan his route was hoisted back to safety by North Shore Rescue volunteers after getting stuck on a mountain cliff Saturday afternoon.
A 16-year-old from Canada trusted the route planned by AI and set off into the mountains. The trip ended with a helicopter rescue. The article, "AI planned a trip for a teenager. He returned from it by rescue helicopter," comes from the INSTALKI website.
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