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Auburn student who went missing in Japan found dead
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:35 pm
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The body of an Auburn University student who had been missing in Japan for a week has been found in a mountainous area outside of Kyoto, according to his family.
James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, was on a family trip when he vanished, prompting a massive search by police and local volunteers. He was last seen at the Kyoto train station on May 29.
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The Higginbotham family previously said that the 20-year-old went missing after an argument over artificial intelligence during a family trip and feared he could have been “emotionally distressed.”
He walked away from his parents after his mother was using ChatGPT to help find restaurants and other sights in the area, Nancy Higginbotham told NBC News. The Auburn student, who majors in biosystems engineering, is devoted to sustainable design and opposes the world’s increasing reliance on AI, she added.
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Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:36 pm to Jim Rockford
Such a strange story. I want to find out how he died. I’m betting pneumonia
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:36 pm to Jim Rockford
I’ve been hearing about this kid missing in Japan. Hate this for his family.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:38 pm to Jim Rockford
Rorr Ti
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:40 pm to Jim Rockford
As soon as I heard about this story I had a feeling he had taken a walk into the forest.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:41 pm to Jim Rockford
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:42 pm to RollTide1987
Are you referencing the Suicide Forest?
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:49 pm to TigerBear1971
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Are you referencing the Suicide Forest?
That's nowhere near Kyoto or am I wrong?
Terrible thing to happen, however it came about.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:56 pm to Jorts R Us
Oh, not even close. Kyoto to basically Mt Fuji area is noticeably far. I guess his reference to 'forest' made ne think of some documentaries I've seen on the Forest. Intentional sad stuff there.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:57 pm to Jim Rockford
People need to understand that other countries don't have park rangers and manicured trails that are marked and marked in English. And then the weather.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:58 pm to kciDAtaE
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I want to find out how he died.
Lemme ask ChatGPT.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:00 pm to Jim Rockford
bet ChatGPT wouldn’t have gotten lost in the forrest. just saying
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:00 pm to Jim Rockford
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The Higginbotham family previously said that the 20-year-old went missing after an argument over artificial intelligence during a family trip and feared he could have been “emotionally distressed.”
He walked away from his parents after his mother was using ChatGPT to help find restaurants and other sights in the area, Nancy Higginbotham told NBC News. The Auburn student, who majors in biosystems engineering, is devoted to sustainable design and opposes the world’s increasing reliance on AI, she added.
That is a weird thing to be "emotionally distressed" about.
That should be reserved for the death of a family member, or a pet that you've had since childhood.
Your mom using AI to find a restaurant does not qualify.
Sorry if that sounds cold hearted, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and deal with life.
This post was edited on 6/6/26 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:01 pm to Jim Rockford
Anyone think foul play, suicide, or tragically lost?
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:03 pm to Jim Rockford
so many young people are dying by international vacations. I thought the economy was bad? Seems like everyone goes on more vacations than influencers these days.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:06 pm to kciDAtaE
I’m going with hyperthermia
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:08 pm to dgnx6
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People need to understand that other countries don't have park rangers and manicured trails that are marked and marked in English.
I read this in my head as Engrish.
Power of suggestion.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:09 pm to Bayview
It’s actually a major positive that more young people are traveling abroad these days. It’s incredible how many young people in Europe and Australia travel overseas and have a better grasp of the world around them.
We definitely need more young Americans traveling to developing economies. Create a better appreciation for what they have in their own country.
We definitely need more young Americans traveling to developing economies. Create a better appreciation for what they have in their own country.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:12 pm to Jim Rockford
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argument over artificial intelligence
Worries about the virtual world got him unalived in the real world. It’s a sad story, but there’s a lesson in it.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 5:20 pm to kciDAtaE
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I want to find out how he died. I’m betting pneumonia
Oh wait no one dies from that
probably heart failure
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