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AI could instantly identify threats and background check people in real-time

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“This person has a gun, etcetera, long before a human could actually respond to it.”

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hey. This car is about to run into you. This person has a gun, etcetera, long before a human could actually respond to it. And if it could also be hitting the Palantir database and saying, hey. This person is somebody who is at their seventeenth ICE, you know, demonstration. They, actually attacked an ICE officer previously. There's a warrant out for them. This person is a teacher, and they're 72 years old, and they're not a threat. You know, best advice is to deescalate, deescalate, deescalate.

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The guest describes how AI systems could rapidly assess physical threats and cross-reference databases to provide instant background information on individuals, helping determine appropriate response strategies. The example illustrates AI making split-second decisions about threat levels by accessing criminal records and demographic data to guide de-escalation tactics.

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This clip showcases a provocative vision of AI-powered surveillance capabilities that could fundamentally change public safety and law enforcement.

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