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New Orleans will use AI to answer 911 calls instead of a human
www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/louisiana/2026/07/28/is-new-orleans-using-ai-to-answer-911-calls-instead-of-human-dispatchers-impacts-emergencies-crime/91065014007/
Shreveport TimesNew Orleans will use AI to answer 911 calls instead of a humanNew Orleans is using AI to answer 911 calls instead of human dispatchers. What does this mean for crime and emergency response?
Replying to @sanitation@lemmy.today
People need to police their neighborhoods. Using AI as the touchpoint for routing emergencies sends a really clear message; the cops aren’t prioritizing the public safety aspect of their job. But then again, acab exists because they’ve always prioritized the power of the state and the financially connected.
Replying to @pnwpixel@programming.dev
It seems like they’re doing this because they are prioritizating the public safety aspect of the job, no?
Replying to @percent@infosec.pub
It is a attempt to reduce staff and save money. On every level it will delay response time and increase risk to those calling.