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State officials launch new AI-powered radio emergency alert system

Summary by WMNF

One thing is for certain each year in Florida: hurricanes. And with widespread power outages from Helene and Milton, many Floridians turned to their radios for the latest updates. Now, a new technology officials will use to help share emergency information with those who need it most. During the state’s next emergency, you may hear an artifical intellegence generated voice on the airwaves. The program is called BEACON, for “Broadcast Emergency…

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WMNF

State officials launch new AI-powered radio emergency alert system

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Florida Phoenix

UF Shows Off New AI-Powered Disaster Information Dissemination Service

More than 4,000 messages were tested during hurricanes Helene and Milton, Guthrie said — a test run he pronounced a success.

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FlaglerLive

Kevin Guthrie and UF Show Off AI-Powered Disaster Information Dissemination Service

The University of Florida, in partnership with government agencies, has showcased an artificial intelligence-driven disaster warning system leveraging radio waves — a program Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said is guaranteed to save lives. The post Kevin Guthrie and UF Show Off AI-Powered Disaster Information Dissemination Service appeared first on FlaglerLive.

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Futuri Partners With Florida Division of Emergency Management and University of Florida To Launch AI Powered Emergency Broadcast System

Futuri has partnered with the Florida Division of Emergency Management and University of Florida to launch “BEACON“, an AI-powered emergency communication system. Futuri says BEACON combines AI with the resiliency of broadcast technology to transform how emergency managers and first responders communicate with communities before, during, and after disasters. This marks the nation’s first 24/7 emergency preparedness network, providing critical, r…

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