3 Men Stranded On Mountain After Relying On AI To Plan Trip In US
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Google AI sent hikers up 14,000ft mountain with too little food and water, police say
A group of tourists in California found themselves in a dangerous situation after using Google Gemini to prepare for climbing Mount Shasta. Chat-bot said that the route would take about eight hours and that they had taken too little food, water and warm clothing with them.
Climbers Relying on Google Gemini End Up Lost in California Mountains
Three hikers from Roseville, California, set off from the Clear Creek Trailhead on August 29 to attempt a summit of Mount Shasta. They planned their expedition with assistance from Google’s Gemini AI, along with resources from YouTube and AllTrails. The trio aimed to complete the climb in approximately eight hours, confident in their preparation. After […]
A group of climbers placed too much trust in AI. This resulted in them descending in the dark without supplies or proper clothing. After calling for help, they were found by a forest rescue team. The information, "Three climbers set off for the mountains with a plan from Google Gemini. The expedition ended in a rescue operation," was published by GRYOnline.pl on September 4, 2026.
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