Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle.

The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns. 

Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting here.

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Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle.
The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns.&nbsp;
Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. Read his reporting <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/seattle-uses-ai-to-help-triage-divert-911-medical-calls/">here</a>.
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Artificial intelligence is listening to emergency callers along with 911 dispatchers in Seattle.  The technology is supposed to make emergency calls more efficient, but its effectiveness is unclear and legal experts have concerns.   Seattle Times reporter Daniel Beekman is here to tell us more. 

Why Seattle's fire department is using AI in 911 dispatch

Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and Dems push back against dismantling of ocean observatories.

It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.

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Seattle hosts its <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-world-cup-s-biggest-win-pioneer-square-pedestrian-zone">first World Cup match</a>, it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/lawmakers-fight-to-stop-the-trump-administration-s-dismantling-of-a-386m-ocean-observatory-project">Dems push back</a> against dismantling of ocean observatories.
It&rsquo;s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning.
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Seattle hosts its first World Cup match, it's nearly 20 degrees above normal in the Northwest, and Dems push back against dismantling of ocean observatories.

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For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry.

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For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/ocean-observatories-go-dark-off-pacific-northwest-coast">first to report</a> that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed.&nbsp;He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry.
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For the last decade, ocean observatories have been floating in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Now, the Trump Administration is dismantling them. KUOW environment John Ryan was the first to report that buoys off Washington and Oregon have already been removed. He tells about the impact for scientists and the fishing industry.

Buoys that monitor ocean conditions, pulled from PNW waters

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.

First, ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. But sweeps are continuing, and possibly even increasing.

Next, local government agencies have spent more than $100 million dollars on the World Cup in Washington state. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch counted the money and explores whether it’s worth it. 

And finally, Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park - a local Pride event that drew hundreds of people together this month in Seattle. What started as a humble picnic two years ago - has grown into a viral event. 

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Today, we&rsquo;re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.
First, ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson&rsquo;s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/is-seattle-sweeping-more-homeless-camps-for-the-world-cup">But sweeps are continuing, and possibly even increasing.</a>
Next, local government agencies have spent more than $100 million dollars on the World Cup in Washington state. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-state-is-spending-120-million-on-the-world-cup-will-it-be-worth-it">counted the money and explores whether it&rsquo;s worth it.&nbsp;</a>
And finally, Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park - a local Pride event that drew hundreds of people together this month in Seattle. What started as a <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/gays-eating-garlic-bread-in-the-park-is-now-almost-too-popular-in-seattle">humble picnic two years ago - has grown into a viral event.&nbsp;</a>
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Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom.  First, ahead of the World Cup, Mayor Katie Wilson’s administration has boasted about opening new shelter beds to get homeless people off the streets. But sweeps are continuing, and possibly even increasing.  Next, local government agencies have spent more than $100 million dollars on the World Cup in Washington state. Anna Boiko-Weyrauch counted the money and explores whether it’s worth it.   And finally, Gays Eating Garlic Bread in the Park - a local Pride event that drew hundreds of people together this month in Seattle. What started as a humble picnic two years ago - has grown into a viral event. 

Weekend Listen: Is Seattle sweeping more homeless camps for the World Cup, tracking Washington state’s $120 million World Cup spending, and Seattle's viral LGBTQ garlic bread picnic is growing bigger and pricier to host

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