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AI ethics expert dismayed by Seattle's use of AI for 911 calls

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Emily M. Bender, a prominent figure in AI ethics, expressed dismay upon discovering that her city, Seattle, has been using an AI system to process 911 calls since 2019. This system, which she had previously cited as a concerning example of poor language technology application, is now a reality in her own community. The AI's implementation was reportedly in development for several years. AI

IMPACT Highlights ethical concerns and potential negative impacts of deploying AI in critical public safety systems.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a known AI ethics expert on the application of AI in a sensitive public service.

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AI ethics expert dismayed by Seattle's use of AI for 911 calls

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emilymbender.bsky.social ·

    TFW the example you use as a nightmare case of bad application of language technology has actually been implement (and in the works since 2019) in your own city

    TFW the example you use as a nightmare case of bad application of language technology has actually been implement (and in the works since 2019) in your own city. buttondown.com/maiht3k/arch... w/ @deccamuldowney.bsky.social

    LINKS buttondown.com/…/in-seattle-911-uses-ai-t…

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