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Hikers who relied on Google's Gemini AI rescued from Mount Shasta

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One hour into the descent, they called the sheriff's dispatch for directions and eventually got lost.

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  1. KION Central Coast

    Hikers rescued from California’s Mount Shasta after ascent planned with incorrect AI information (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Carlos E. Castañeda Three novice hikers became stranded on California’s Mount Shasta over the weekend after their AI-planned ascent to the summit turned into a multi-day ordeal requiring a rescue operation, authorities said.

  2. KXAN Austin

    Hikers who relied on Google's Gemini AI rescued from Mount Shasta (opens KXAN Austin)

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    One hour into the descent, they called the sheriff's dispatch for directions and eventually got lost.

  3. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Roseville hikers who used AI to plan trip rescued from Mount Shasta (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    (FOX40.COM) — Three local hikers were rescued from Mount Shasta this week after using AI to plan their trip, which transformed from an 8-hour journey to a "multi-day ordeal." Three young men from Roseville made camp at about 8,400 feet on Saturday before beginning the trek to Mount Shasta's summit a…

  4. ABC 7 San Francisco

    3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    Three stranded hikers rescued on Mount Shasta told officials they relied heavily on Google’s AI assistant Gemini for information about the route and what to pack.

  5. KTLA Los Angeles

    Hikers who relied on AI rescued from California mountain (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A group of three novice hikers who said they relied on artificial intelligence to plan their trip was rescued on Monday after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office.

  6. Los Angeles Times

    Lost in the algorithm: Hikers stranded on Mt. Shasta after following Gemini AI's plan (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Authorities say three hikers became stranded on Mt. Shasta after relying solely on Google's Gemini AI.

  7. KTVU San Francisco

    California hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued from Mt. Shasta: sheriff (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Three novice hikers were rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta, a 14,179-foot peak in Northern California’s Cascade Range near the Oregon border after they packed too little food based on their query – and subsequent AI response from Google Gemini, authorities said.

  8. Insider

    Hikers 'relied too much' on AI and had to be rescued. A ranger says it wasn't the first AI-related mishap he's seen. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Three hikers who needed to be rescued from Mount Shasta after they "relied too much" on AI are part of a new trend, a US Forest Service ranger said.

  9. Fox News

    Hikers stranded on Mount Shasta after relying on AI to plan trip, sheriff says (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Three Roseville hikers used Google's Gemini AI to plan a Mount Shasta climb but ended up stranded overnight in a steep canyon, authorities said.

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