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AI chatbots are steering hikers into dangerous backcountry situations

Wired/High Country News report on AI-linked hiking mishaps

1 Nov 1 5:30 AM · 10d ago · 1 article · 3 posts · 3 sources · development 1 of 2

The investigation documents additional cases — a camper who ignored a 'No Camping' sign because AI told her she could, a hiker with a map showing features on the wrong side of a mountain — and cites Grand Teton data showing AI-trip-planning use among visitors rising from zero to 26 percent over a year.

Wired/High Country News report on AI-linked hiking mishaps
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“It went from zero to 26 percent. And I’m guessing that curve is not going to flatten.”

Chip Jenkins, Grand Teton National Park Superintendent

Nick Meyers US Forest Service program manager, Mount Shasta Wilderness Climbing and Avalanche CenterChip Jenkins Superintendent, Grand Teton National ParkJim Moss Recreation attorney and search-and-rescue volunteerGoogle (Gemini) AI chatbot makerAnthropic (Claude) AI chatbot maker

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  1. 2 outlets Chatbots Are Leading Hikers Astray, With Dangerous Consequences

    first by Mastodon, 10d ago · also Wired

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