Axon competitors Truleo and 365 Labs are positioning their AI tools as aids for officers rather than time savers. Truleo's technology captures real-time voice notes from officers in the field, while 365Labs uses AI for grammar and error correction. Despite concerns, some believe AI tools will be part of life going forward, but call for more than just reassurances that the reports are fully vetted and checked.
Key takeaways:
- Artificial Intelligence tools are being used by police departments to ease administrative work, particularly in report writing. Axon's tool, Draft One, is currently being piloted by 75 officers across several departments and has shown to reduce report-writing time by over 60%.
- Legal experts have raised concerns over the accuracy, transparency, and potential bias of AI-generated reports. They argue that these reports should be reviewed and signed off by the police officer and should undergo multiple levels of human oversight.
- Competitors to Axon, such as Truleo and 365 Labs, are positioning their AI tools as aids for officers to improve the quality of reports rather than saving time. Truleo's technology captures real-time voice notes from officers, while 365 Labs focuses on grammar and error correction.
- There are concerns about the accuracy of AI in criminal investigations and the potential complications AI-generated reports could introduce in court. Some suggest new standards might be needed to require detailed, transparent documentation of the AI's decision-making process before allowing the reports into evidence.