AI, Privacy, and School Safety: Can Technology Prevent Shootings?
In this segment of Solving America’s Problems, Dave and Jerremy dive into the growing role of technology in preventing school shootings. With expert guests Robert Davies and Alonzo Alexander, the discussion explores how schools are integrating AI, surveillance, and predictive analytics to enhance safety—while also tackling the critical privacy concerns that come with these tools.
Key Topics Discussed:
- The rise of AI in school security – How predictive analytics, LIDAR, and digital twins are reshaping safety measures.
- Balancing privacy and protection – Can schools keep students safe without overstepping surveillance boundaries?
- Gunshot detection & emergency response tech – Cutting-edge tools that can help prevent and respond to attacks.
- Data security & hacking risks – How schools can protect sensitive student data while using advanced monitoring systems.
- International comparisons – What other countries are doing differently when it comes to tech-driven security.
- Future innovations – The potential of robotics, drones, and AI-powered crisis intervention in schools.
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Introduction – Exploring the role of technology in school safety.
(00:03:24) AI and Surveillance – How millimeter wave and LIDAR enhance security.
(00:04:05) Balancing Privacy and Security – The challenge of school monitoring.
(00:05:07) Legal & Ethical Implications – Data privacy laws and AI surveillance.
(00:09:20) Gunshot Detection Tech – Can it save lives in active shooter situations?
(00:14:00) The Role of Data in Prevention – Identifying threats before they escalate.
(00:18:00) Lessons from International Models – What the U.S. can learn from global school security.
(00:22:00) The Future of School Security – AI-powered crisis intervention and real-time threat response.
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