Citizen Founder Andrew Frame on The Future of Public Safety Apps

The video discusses the Citizen app, which provides real-time safety alerts by monitoring emergency transmissions and user locations. Launched in 2017, Citizen aims to enhance public safety and transparency. The app evolved from the criticized Vigilante app, learning to adjust its marketing approach. Citizen's disruptive nature in public safety is highlighted, along with its ethical considerations, such as privacy and voyeurism. The app's COVID-19 tracing tools and interaction with law enforcement are explored. Privacy safeguards and future monetization plans are also discussed.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF