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Three hikers were rescued from California's Mount Shasta after their expedition, planned using Google Gemini, went awry due to insufficient supplies. The AI chatbot advised them to carry "far less food and water" than needed, turning an eight-hour hike into a multi-day ordeal. Officials warn against relying solely on AI for critical real-world planning, emphasizing the need for human verification and local expertise.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has expressed significant alarm over the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, a stark shift from his previous optimism. In a new essay and interview, he reveals he is now "scared" of AI's potential harms to safety, jobs, and children's well-being, calling for urgent government regulation.
