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Why Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatch

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Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle.

The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns. 

Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here.

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