Misleading Google AI instructions cause Kodiak woman to be cited for illegal snipe hunt

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 394

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Incorrect information provided by a Google AI overview caused a Kodiak woman to hunt snipe illegally on Sept. 5, according to a citation filed this week at the Kodiak district court.

Writing in an affidavit attached to the citation, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Alex Wick said Weaver called troopers to self-report the violation.

“Christina stated that she Googled ‘Snipe season’ on her phone and that, according to Google, snipe season …

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