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18 December 2024

Futuri, Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, and the University of Florida Launches First-Ever AI-driven Emergency Broadcast System to Deliver Life-Saving Disaster Communications

Futuri, Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, and the University of Florida Launches First-Ever AI-driven Emergency Broadcast System to Deliver Life-Saving Disaster Communications

GAINESVILLE, Fla.–(DWPR)–Futuri, the global leader in AI technology for broadcast and public safety, in collaboration with Florida’s Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and the University of Florida, has launched BEACON™, the first 24/7 AI-powered emergency communication system in the United States. BEACON combines AI with broadcast technology to provide real-time emergency alerts, enhancing community safety before, during, and after disasters.


“Futuri, along with FDEM and the University of Florida, is proud to introduce BEACON as a critical communication infrastructure to deliver timely and potentially life-saving information,” said Daniel Anstandig, CEO of Futuri. “This system bridges the gap in emergency messaging, ensuring consistent, localized, and multilingual updates to all communities.”


How BEACON Works:

  • Automatic capture, prioritization, and translation of public safety information from authorized sources
  • Localization of content with geo-fencing and translations in multiple languages
  • 24/7 dedicated radio and TV feeds with preparedness information
  • Integration with broadcast studios via a real-time dashboard
  • Accessible through radio, TV, desktop streaming, and a mobile app

Nationwide Rollout

After successful testing in Florida, Futuri plans to expand BEACON across the United States, partnering with emergency managers and broadcasters to implement this revolutionary system. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate emphasized its potential to transform emergency communication by providing a unified platform for real-time alerts.


Florida residents can access BEACON via its mobile app, available on iOS and Android, or tune into local broadcasts such as 89.1 FM in the Gainesville media market for live updates.


About Futuri

Futuri is an AI technology company that empowers media companies to engage and monetize audiences effectively in the AI era. With over 20 patents in AI, broadcast, and public safety, Futuri offers innovative solutions such as TopLine and TopicPulse. Trusted by over 7,000 broadcast and media companies worldwide, Futuri’s technology reaches 100 million weekly audiences. Learn more at www.futurimedia.com.


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