Tourists Got Lost in the Mountains After Following Gemini's Advice
Three tourists set off to climb Mount Shasta in California and decided to let AI plan their route. After the ascent, they began their descent, but within an hour they realized they were lost and eventually ended up in a canyon.
One of the participants injured a knee, so the group had to spend the night there and wait for rescuers. 🚁
According to police, the main mistake was excessive trust in Gemini's advice: the AI recommended taking significantly less water and food than needed. Instead of the planned eight hours, the hike stretched into several days. 😳
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