The chatbot, which Cal Fire says is independent of Newsom’s order, is meant to give Californians better access to “critical fire prevention resources and near-real-time emergency information,” according to a May release from Newsom’s office.

High hopes for AI: Following Gov. Newsom’s 2023 executive order, state agencies have begun rolling out AI tools in areas like traffic, housing, and wildfire response. A Cal Fire chatbot was launched to give residents quick access to fire safety and emergency information.

Cahto Fire initially started 10:49 p.m. July 10 in Mendocino County, California.

A growing number of managers in the U.S. are turning to artificial intelligence to make key personnel decisions, according to a new survey by Resume Builder. The survey found that 60% of managers use AI tools,

Portland General Electric uses weather stations, artificial intelligence cameras, and satellites to anticipate and prevent wildfires during fire season.

Fire departments in 10 states, including Colorado and California, are using AI-powered cameras to detect wildfires early. The system gives crews faster alerts and precise locations.

In a similar sense, we can fight the spreading AI fire with more fire. If it is possible to train AI to manufacture fake images and audio clips, it is also possible to train AI to identify and ...