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U.S. spending on artificial intelligence for public safety is expected to increase from $9.3 billion in 2022 to $71 billion in 2030, according to a new analysis from research firm Insight Partners.
The projected seven-year boom is expected to be fueled by global and domestic terrorism, a growing need for security training and increasing public safety demands due to the pandemic. says the study.
“From emergency response to disaster prevention, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we manage crises and protect our communities,” the study said.
“Through advanced algorithms, machine learning and predictive analytics, AI can help first responders and public safety officials make more informed decisions, respond faster to emergencies and even prevent disasters.”
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U.S. spending on artificial intelligence for public safety is expected to increase from $9.3 billion in 2022 to $71 billion in 2030, according to a new analysis from research firm Insight Partners. (Getty Images)
Many experts have been frantically waving red flags about the damage AI technology could do in the wrong hands, some even going so far as to say it could destroy humanity.
Last week, Haywood Talcove, the CEO of the government division of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, told Fox News Digital that he believes there will be more than $1 trillion in AI-assisted fraud in the next 12 months if the country doesn’t take immediate action.
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As alarming as his warning is, Talcove said in the same interview that there is a “silver lining.”
“The same technology that enables fraudsters can be used to protect our systems,” he said. “For example, multi-factor authentication, combined with behavioral biometrics, provides a unique, sophisticated way to combat AI fraud that traditional methods cannot match.”
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That’s essentially what the analysis focuses on: the bright side of what AI can do in public safety, including responding to everything from natural disasters to mass shootings.
“In a crisis, every second counts, and AI can help first responders respond faster and more efficiently,” the study says. “For example, AI-powered drones can assess damage caused by natural disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes, and provide real-time information to emergency response teams.”
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That assessment is vital in allocating resources and prioritizing response efforts.
Powerful AI algorithms can even predict and prevent disasters by “analyzing large amounts of data, such as weather patterns, geological activity and infrastructure conditions, to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities,” the study said.
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“Security officials can then use this information to take preventive action, such as strengthening infrastructure, evacuating residents or deploying resources to a disaster,” the study said.
The researchers said AI-powered security cameras and video analytics could be used in preventive policing, criminal investigations, cold-case investigations and counter-terrorism, among dozens of other applications.
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“Artificial intelligence enables organizations to address public safety concerns with innovative solutions,” the report said.
“From strengthening airport security and fighting crime to predicting natural disasters and detecting dangerous viruses, artificial intelligence is one of the keys to improving public safety today.”
Ed Davis, who was Boston Police Commissioner during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, says this technology may have prevented the deadly terrorist attack by “learning from normal activity” to notify operators of “imminent threats and anomalies”.
Now-retired Boston Police Commissioner Edward Davis III testifies on Capitol Hill, July 10, 2013, before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing to review the lessons learned from the Boston Marathon bombings. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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“Since 2013, the administration has made significant improvements in security measures, including cybersecurity, border security, and emergency response planning,” Davis told the Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Emerging Threats to National Security earlier this year.
“These improvements include more advanced technologies, more comprehensive planning, and more public education and awareness, supported by many private-public relationships and innovative companies.”
Chris Eberhart is a crime and American news reporter for Fox News Digital. Email tips to [email protected] or on twitter @ChrisEberhart48
