Chief Superintendent Simon Dodds described the trial of the UK’s first AI-powered police virtual assistant as a « really exciting time » – and hopes this will allow staff to focus on « emergencies and complex, sensitive issues ».
Forget « ello, ello, ello » – modern policing’s now about « AI, AI, AI ».
The UK’s first police virtual assistant, powered by artificial intelligence, has been launched by two police forces as part of a new trial.
« Bobbi » interacts like a human and helps answer frequently asked questions – but it isn’t designed to be used in emergencies.
Thames Valley Police, as well as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, say the tool aims to complement online forms, phone lines and front counters… not replace them.
