Three California Hikers Rescued After Using AI to Plan Their Mount Shasta Climb

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A recent rescue on the California volcano is a sharp reminder that a polished answer from a chatbot is not the same thing as a sound mountain plan. Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued after becoming stranded during a Mount Shasta climb, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office. The group later told a deputy that they had relied heavily on Google’s Gemini tool for information about the Clear Creek Route and what to pack. KTVU reported that authorities found the guidance had left them with too little food and water for the outing that unfolded.

The hikers camped at roughly 8,400 feet, then began

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