Google Gemini error leaves California climbers stranded — Mount Shasta climbers admit ‘we relied too much on AI' after ascent went horribly wrong

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Gemini AI gave three hikers bad advice about a mountain ascent The trip took much longer than Gemini had said US officials and volunteers eventually rescued the stranded group A cautionary tale from California if you often find yourself using AI bots to plan your outdoor adventures: a gang of climbers had to be…

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