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How new AI ‘Bobbi’ will help the police

Meet revolutionary police robo-dog with weapon-detecting AI camera hitting UK streets
  • Britain's first AI police virtual assistant, named "Bobbi", has been launched as a trial by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police.
  • Bobbi is designed to address frequently asked, non-emergency questions, providing an additional contact method for the public.
  • The virtual assistant cannot be used to report crimes or as an alternative to the 999 emergency line.
  • If Bobbi is unable to answer a question or a person is requested, the chat will be directed to a human digital desk operator.
  • Chief Superintendent Simon Dodds stated that Bobbi aims to enhance public service by providing quick responses to common queries, allowing human call handlers to focus on emergencies and complex issues.
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