Knightscope Submits AI Recommendations to White House
Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), a leader in developing autonomous security robots and artificial intelligence technologies, today announced it has formally submitted public comment to the White House's 'Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan' emphasizing the urgent need for AI-driven security solutions to safeguard federal facilities and critical infrastructure, while also fostering safer environments for government employees, visitors, and communities. This policy initiative, led by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) under the new administration, seeks to strengthen America's AI capabilities while removing barriers to private sector innovation.
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Knightscope's recommendations urge the federal government to modernize outdated procurement policies and accelerate the deployment of autonomous security robots (ASRs) in military bases, government buildings, and high-risk environments. The company proposes key initiatives, including authorizing autonomous security in federally managed spaces, launching a multi-agency pilot program, and ensuring national security by prohibiting the federal procurement of ASRs from adversary nations.
'Knightscope is proud to partner with the federal government and to offer our expertise on integrating autonomous security solutions to bolster public safety while reducing overall costs,' said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope. 'It is in the national security interests of the United States of America to take concrete steps to integrate AI-driven security solutions to Make America the Safest Country in the World,' continued Li.
Knightscope's submission echoes growing private-sector consensus that widespread adoption of AI-powered security and safety systems can drive down labor costs, reduce turnover, and mitigate emerging threats posed by adversarial AI and advanced criminal tactics. Knightscope ASRs provide continuous situational awareness, acting as a force multiplier for human security personnel and paving the way for a smarter, safer, and more resilient national security framework.
About Knightscope
Knightscope is transforming public safety with cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies. From autonomous security robots to advanced detection systems, Knightscope is committed to building safer communities where you live, work, study and visit. Our long-term ambition is bold but simple: to make the United States of America the safest country in the world. Learn more about us at www.knightscope.com.
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This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as 'should,' 'may,' 'intends,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'projects,' 'forecasts,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'proposes' and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release and other communications include, but are not limited to, statements about the Company's goals, profitability, growth, prospects, reduction of expenses, and outlook. Although Knightscope believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, including the factors discussed under the heading 'Risk Factors' in Knightscope's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as updated by its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are contained, and Knightscope does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
Drew McDowell
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SOURCE: Knightscope, Inc.
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