New AI App Alerts Emergency Contacts to Dangerous Situations
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New Protect app uses AI to analyze video and alert emergency contacts in dangerous situations like attacks or fires.
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App can pinpoint location, number of people, what attackers look like, etc. to share key info with emergency dispatch.
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If victim can't call for help themselves, emergency contacts can call 911 on their behalf using app.
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App aims to give added protection and safety, especially for women concerned about attacks when jogging alone.
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Developers hope to build on AI capabilities like facial recognition to identify criminals and deter crime.
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