Three Hikers Rescued After Following Chatbot Route Up Mount Shasta

Three novice hikers who followed a chatbot's route up Mount Shasta got lost descending in the dark and were rescued by search teams and Forest Service rangers. The incident highlights the risks of blindly trusting AI for outdoor planning.

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