Filmed live at BAPCO 2026, Philip Mason speaks with Aaron Page about the balance between innovation and control in AI adoption.

This episode covers: 
• The risks of moving too quickly, or too slowly 
• AI in control rooms (transcription, translation, triaging) 
• Data quality, governance, and ethical considerations 
• The role of humans in AI-supported decision making 
• Lessons from global public safety organisations

Filmed live at BAPCO 2026, Philip Mason speaks with Aaron Page about the balance between innovation and control in AI adoption.
This episode covers: &bull; The risks of moving too quickly, or too slowly &bull; AI in control rooms (transcription, translation, triaging) &bull; Data quality, governance, and ethical considerations &bull; The role of humans in AI-supported decision making &bull; Lessons from global public safety organisations

The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor Philip Mason.

Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.

Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.

With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.

The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor&nbsp;Philip Mason.
Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.
Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.
With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.