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AI Led Hikers Stranded on Mount Shasta | California News
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Three hikers, fresh off the couch and armed with AI-generated route plans, got themselves into serious trouble on Mount Shasta—getting lost in the dark, injured, and stranded for a full day in a steep canyon after their eight-hour climb turned into a multi-day ordeal. The culprit? An AI named Gemini that told them to pack way too little food and water. Thankfully, rescue teams found them safe Monday morning—but this is a wake-up call: never trust algorithms alone on the trail. Always check with local rangers, carry backup navigation, and never let your phone be your only compass.
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