Public Safety Agencies Accelerate Adoption of AI and Robotics
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The sixth annual Verizon Frontline Public Safety Communications Survey revealed a rapid acceleration in the daily use of advanced technology by public safety agencies. The 2026 findings confirm that agencies are moving from experimentation to implementation of AI, drones, and robots in daily operations. Daily artificial intelligence usage among these agencies has nearly tripled over the past year.
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Why it matters
The increasing reliance on advanced, data-driven tools requires robust network resilience and reliability from providers like Verizon. This shift indicates a growing market need for mission-critical connectivity solutions to support complex public safety operations.
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Who's involved
- VerizonProvides mission-critical connectivity solutions to public safety agencies.
- Dan SchulmanServes as the Chief Executive Officer of Verizon.
- AT&TIs an intense, direct competitor to Verizon across wireless and fiber markets.
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Verizon
American broadband and telecommunications company