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Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

Google Gemini misguides hikers, leading to a rescue. The model told hikers to bring far less food and water than needed, causing them to be rescued by the sheriff’s office. This incident highlights a safety risk when using LLMs for outdoor planning, urging developers to implement robust checks and fail‑safes in navigation or trip‑

TechCrunch AI·Sep 5, 2026

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