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I have been working on societal impacts of language technology since late 2016, and my nightmare example since pretty early on has been using automatic transcription in emergency services systems. And today I learn it's happening *in my own city* www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... Short 🧵>>

Seattle uses AI to help triage, divert 911 medical calls

The Seattle Fire Department started using AI technology during live 911 calls in 2023. There hasn't been any public review process.

seattletimes.com

I’m speaking tonight at the Seattle City Council public hearing on the proposed levy in support of The Seattle Public Library. Here is what I’ll be saying to the council: