As part of Wildfire Preparedness Week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a new artificial intelligence-powered chatbot by Cal Fire on its website. The tool, named “Ask CAL FIRE,” is designed to provide Californians with easy access to critical fire prevention resources and near-real-time emergency information in 70 languages.
Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “California is harnessing technology and innovation to help people when it matters most. Ahead of peak wildfire season, weโre launching a new chatbot that will connect Californians with real-time information and resources in the language they speak. This is yet another way weโre transforming government to better serve people.”
The chatbot offers quick, reliable answers to commonly asked questions using information already available on Cal Fireโs website. It guides users to appropriate pages for more detailed information and serves as a two-way tool providing real-time insights into CAL FIRE information.
