Google AI sent hikers up 14,000ft mountain with too little food and water, police say

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUsing AI to plan the route was a ‘critical misstep,’ the sheriff’s office says (AFP/Getty)Three hikers were rescued from California's Mount Shasta after relying on Google's Gemini AI to plan their route and packing list. The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office said the AI advised the group to bring far less food and water than they needed for the trip. The hikers became stranded in Mud Creek Canyon while descending, and one person suffered a knee injury before rangers located them the following morning. Officials cautioned against relying solely on AI for expedition planning, advising climbers to consult local ranger stations for accurate safety details. The incident occurred shortly before Google announced a promotional partnership with YouTuber MrBeast focused on using Gemini to survive harsh environments. In fullCalifornia hikers rescued from mountain after using AI route plannerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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