Hikers rescued after Gemini advised far less food and water than needed
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-09-06
A sheriff's office reported that a group of hikers who used Google Gemini to plan their trip "were advised by Gemini to bring far less food and water than their group required," got stranded, and had to be rescued. The incident highlights the risks of relying on AI chatbots for outdoor safety decisions and has drawn wide attention.
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