Hikers rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google Gemini to plan trip

Three hikers reached the summit of California’s Mount Shasta at about 7 p.m., hours after the recommended turnaround time. They then tried to descend in darkness, became lost and spent the night on the mountain.

The group had used Google Gemini to help choose its route and decide what equipment and supplies to bring. The men, described as relatively inexperienced, expected the climb to take about eight hours, but it took roughly 16 hours to reach the summit.

One member injured his knee during the ordeal. US Forest Service personnel and volunteers later helped rescue the group.

TechCrunch, citing the sheriff’s office, reported that the hikers had brought too little food and water for the conditions. Authorities warned visitors not to rely solely on artificial intelligence when planning trips into the mountains.