Hikers rescued after using Google Gemini for planning

A sheriff’s office said a group of hikers had to be rescued after relying on Google Gemini to plan their outing. Officials said Gemini advised them to bring far less food and water than the group needed.

The incident highlights the risks of using AI assistants for safety-critical outdoor planning without cross-checking authoritative sources. As generative AI becomes a default planning tool, companies may face growing pressure to add clearer warnings and stronger guardrails for high-risk advice.