New Orleans 911 shoots down report that it is replacing humans with AI — the truth is more complicated

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New Orleans 911 shoots down report that it is replacing humans with AI — the truth is more complicated

Blaze Media · Aug 14, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC

The 911 operators of New Orleans are not happy about what they are calling irresponsible journalism. The conflict stems from a report that accused the emergency service providers in the city of using artificial intelligence — instead of humans — to respond to emergency calls. 'No, New Orleans 911 is NOT replacing humans with AI.…

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