Summary
An app called CrimeRadar, which uses artificial intelligence to send crime alerts, apologized for sending false alerts across the U.S. A BBC investigation found that this app sent incorrect alerts about serious crimes in various areas from Florida to Oregon.
Key Facts
- CrimeRadar is an app that sends crime alerts using artificial intelligence.
- The app monitors police radio communications to create and send alerts.
- CrimeRadar issued false crime alerts to communities in the U.S.
- These false alerts caused distress among local residents.
- The app's company apologized after a BBC investigation highlighted the issue.
- Incorrect alerts were reported from states including Florida and Oregon.
