Verizon survey shows first responders embracing AI at faster pace
A Verizon Frontline survey found that daily AI use by US public safety agencies nearly tripled over the past year. The same survey showed increased deployment of drones and robots.
According to a Verizon Frontline survey, public safety agencies across the United States now report using artificial intelligence every day at almost three times the rate seen a year earlier. The same survey also indicates broader adoption of drones and robots. These results place emergency services within a wider trend of organizations turning to AI and automated tools.
The shift could affect first responders, the agencies they work for, and the communities those agencies serve. If adoption continues, AI, drones, and robots may alter how some emergency tasks are handled, potentially changing response workflows and public expectations. Whether these changes help or hinder may depend on training, oversight, and accountability. The survey may encourage more discussion about how public safety organizations evaluate and govern these tools.