The Dark Side of Digital Sheriffs: When AI Guidance Goes Wrong A recent incident on California's Mount Shasta highlights the risks of relying too heavily on artificial intelligence for navigation.
Three young men were rescued from the mountain after using Google's Gemini chatbot to plan their expedition.
They reached the summit by 7pm, well beyond the recommended turn around time, and then attempted to descend in the dark. The hikers called for directions and spent a night in Mud Creek Canyon before being rescued.