Meet world’s 1st AI-powered cop
dubai — Dubai Police is not planning to hire more human police officers any time soon; instead, it’s using artificial intelligence (AI) and self-autonomous vehicles to make their job and service more efficient.
During the Gitex Technology Week, the Dubai Police told
Khaleej Times that the world’s first police officer running on artificial intelligence has been launched across police stations in the emirate.
The AI police officer, named Amna, will handle any requests, complaints, and even file cases that residents and tourists need to make. She is already available to customers through the Dubai Police mobile application and will now be present at police stations.
“This year we have launched more than 14 systems and applications. We are mostly focusing on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Amna is a virtual lady who can interact with people around the clock. She’s going to be available in all police stations and will be replying to requests and requirements,” Brigadier-General Khalid Al Razooqi, director-general for artificial intelligence at Dubai Police, told Khaleej Times.
“She is equipped with machinelearning technology, so her responses and service will improve as time goes on.”
The Dubai Police also showcased a self-driving mobile police station that can travel to a resident’s location if he or she orders it to through the Dubai Police mobile app.
Al Razooqi said the mobile police station is still currently in a trial
phase, although the police hope to operate it on Dubai roads in the near future.
Smart drones launched across Dubai skies were also part of the police’s new projects. So far, three drones, which can scan a person’s face from certain heights and monitor the city, have already been launched.
“Instead of increasing the number of police numbers, we are trying to have these kinds of tools so we can better monitor the city. The drone has different features, heat sensors, and face recognition. It’s creating efficiency for the police officers. AI, machine learning and
drones can solve problems on the spot and it’s a great way to provide better services to the people,” Al Razooqi said.
Also on display again this year was Dubai Police’s hoverbike, however, the date of when it would be launched remained unclear. Last year during the Gitex Technology Week, a police officer carried out a test ride of the hoverbike, which he flew into the air. The hoverbike will enable police officers to reach certain locations faster and monitor the city from an aerial view.