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#467 Artificial Intelligence & Large Language Models for First Responders with Jurga Zilinskiene MBE

Pete Wakefield Season 6 Episode 467

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Recorded in collaboration with the Blue Light Show, London’s leading emergency services conference and expo, this episode explores what Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models actually mean for first responders, beyond the noise, hype and fear. 

Sitting down with Jurga Zilinskiene, founder of Guildhawk and a leader in ethical AI and language technology, the conversation digs into communication, risk and system design in high pressure environments, from the hidden dangers of language barriers to the reality that we are often building more complex systems without improving outcomes. This is a grounded, honest look at how AI can support decision making, identify risk earlier and improve how we serve the most vulnerable, but only if it is implemented properly and paired with human understanding, training and trust. 

Recorded as part of the Blue Light Show 2026 at Olympia London on the 1st and 2nd of July, this episode highlights the value of specialist knowledge, professional curiosity and continuous learning across policing, fire, ambulance and wider public safety organisations. 

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