RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY OUR AI FUTURE Tools built on artificial intelligence offer a mind-boggling array of possibilities for improving public safety, from combating wildfires to reviewing building plans and finding operational efficiencies for fire departments. But as advocates tout the promise of AI, others urge caution in the development of AI tools and their applications. How these technologies will impact public safety raises complex questions that researchers and developers are just beginning to answer. BY JESSE ROMAN ILLUSTRATIONS BY CHRIS GASH