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How AI Will Impact Emergency Response: The Tech That Could Soon Save Your Life w/ Michael Chime
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23:16Now PlayingCan AI Help Save Lives? | Michael Chime (Prepared) x Kimberly Tan (a16z)
In this episode, a16z partner Kimberly Tan sits down with Michael Chime, the CEO and co-founder of AI emergency response platform Prepared, for a powerful conversation about how AI is transforming public safety — starting with 911 call centers.
They discuss how Prepared went from an idea in a Yale dorm room to a fast-growing platform augmenting emergency response nationwide. Michael shares insights into the company's go-to-market journey, the challenges of integrating voice AI into highly sensitive environments, and what it takes to build trust with government agencies.
Together, they also dive into the real-world impact of AI agents in emergency services, what "human-in-the-loop" really means in crisis moments, and why AI’s future in government is only just beginning.
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