Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Axon Sees an A-I Future
Jun 11, 2025
Josh Isner, President of Axon, delves into the company's journey from TASERs to advanced AI in public safety. He discusses the groundbreaking Axon Assistant, a voice-enabled AI in body cameras, that enhances law enforcement efficiency. Isner addresses the ethical challenges of AI, including bias and accountability, while emphasizing the rising need for non-lethal safety tools amid increasing crime. The conversation highlights Axon's commitment to navigating these complexities and the evolving relationship between technology and policing.
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TASERs as Less Lethal Tools
- TASER devices provide a less lethal option that deescalates dangerous situations by causing temporary muscle incapacitation.
- Police departments already have established use cases for TASERs during physical threats or unrest scenarios.
Personal Experience with TASER
- Matt Miller shared a personal experience of tasing himself during a security job training to understand the tool better.
- This anecdote highlights the importance of firsthand experience in understanding law enforcement tools.
AI Focuses on Efficiency and Ethics
- Axon's AI in body cameras mainly reduces officers' administrative workload by drafting initial police reports.
- Facial recognition AI will be adopted only after proving to be free of inherent bias.