Meta AI prevents tragedy by notifying Lucknow police of a woman’s suicide attempt | – Times of India

In a critical intervention, Meta’s artificial intelligence system recently played a pivotal role in preventing a tragedy in Lucknow. The AI alerted local authorities about a woman’s distressing suicide attempt, leading to a swift and successful rescue operation.

Meta AI saved a woman from committing suicide

Meta’s AI system flagged a video posted by a 21-year-old woman who appeared to be in imminent danger.In the video, the woman was seen with a noose around her neck, expressing her intention to commit suicide. The video quickly gained traction on social media, prompting the Social Media Centre of the Directorate General of Police in Lucknow to take immediate action.

Upon receiving the alert from Meta, the Lucknow Police swiftly mobilised a team to locate the woman. According to ACP Mohanlalganj Rajneesh Verma, the police were able to pinpoint the woman’s location in a village and acted promptly. “On Saturday, around noon, an alert was received from Meta AI at the Social Media Centre of the office of the Director General of Police that a young woman was hanging from a noose. Immediately acting on the information, a police team reached the spot and rescued her safely,” Verma reported.

Background and circumstances

The woman, who had recently been abandoned by her husband, was reportedly in a severe state of mental distress. The couple, who had married in an Arya Samaj temple approximately four months prior, were not legally married, which led to additional emotional strain. After her husband left her, the woman felt isolated and despondent, which culminated in her attempt to end her life.
At the time of the suicide attempt, the woman’s family was unaware of her actions. She had made a noose and recorded a video expressing her despair before posting it online.

Rescue operation and aftermath

Following the alert, the Directorate General of Police’s office notified the relevant police station. A police team, including a female officer, was dispatched to the scene. They managed to reach the woman, remove her from the dangerous situation, and provide immediate counselling.
The woman was subsequently taken into care and counselled by female police officers for about an hour. ACP Verma confirmed that she is now in good health and that the police remain in contact with her to provide ongoing support.

Legal actions and investigation

In response to the woman’s complaint, her husband has been arrested. The case is currently under investigation, and the authorities are working to ensure the woman receives the necessary support and counselling.
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