CNET covered an incident in which a person used ChatGPT to plan a mountain trek. The guidance led the hiker to 11,000 feet, after which emergency rescue became necessary. The outlet posted the account on X with the headline that ChatGPT can supply bad advice for such activities even though it cannot climb. The linked article carries the title AI-Guided Hike Ends in Emergency Rescue at 11,000 Feet. No additional details on the exact route suggestions or the hiker's condition appear in the supplied posts.
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CNET reports a hiker followed AI directions and required emergency help at high altitude.
CNET covered an incident in which a person used ChatGPT to plan a mountain trek. The guidance led the hiker to 11,000 feet, after which emergency rescue became necessary. The outlet posted the account on X with the headline that ChatGPT can supply bad advice for such activities even though it cannot climb. The linked article carries the title AI-Guided Hike Ends in Emergency Rescue at 11,000 Feet. No additional details on the exact route suggestions or the hiker's condition appear in the supplied posts.
CNET@CNETChatGPT can’t climb mountains, but it can give you bad advice on how to do it.
Mashable@mashable"We relied too much on AI rather than our own critical thinking,"
CNET@CNETChatGPT can’t climb mountains, but it can give you bad advice on how to do it.
Mashable@mashable"We relied too much on AI rather than our own critical thinking,"
