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South Yorkshire Police Put an AI Gatekeeper Between Citizens and 101

South Yorkshire Police launched Bobbi, a website AI chatbot built to kill hold times on its swamped 101 non-emergency line. It answers questions, but it will not take your crime report.

Priya Raghunathan · Oct 1, 2026 · 4 min read

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South Yorkshire Police Put an AI Gatekeeper Between Citizens and 101

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