New Orleans Will Use AI To Answer 911 Calls Instead of a Human

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By EditorDavidAug 8, 2026, 5:57 pm110 ptsTrending
"If you call 911 in New Orleans, you may hear the sound of an artificial intelligence (AI) agent answering your call instead of a human voice," reports the Shreveport Times: The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) is currently testing out the new tool designed to reduce the volume of calls human…

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