Verizon: daily AI use by US first responders nearly tripled

A Verizon Frontline survey found daily AI usage among US public safety agencies nearly tripled over the past year to 32%, with 56% expecting daily AI use within three years. Daily drone and robot deployments rose from 15% to 26%. The survey covered 1,035 public safety professionals.

• Daily AI use rose to 32% year-over-year
• 56% expect daily AI use within three years
• Daily drone and robot use grew from 15% to 26%
• 77% cited network resilience as the top requirement