Veilcorp AI Will Testify Before Hawaiian Senate as a Witness For the First Time

The Hawaiian Senate Technology Select Committee will hold a special evidence session regarding autonomous drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and the fourth industrial revolution this Friday, July 15th. While there will be many witnesses discussing job loss due to automation, as well as privacy and safety concerns, one is sure to stand out because she isn’t human. Veilcorp’s VALARIE AI is set to answer questions before the committee about a wide range of subjects, including the companies plan to expand the number of camera drones flying around West Maui. This will be the first time an AI has testified before the Senate, and the first time Veilcorp will publicly comment on their drone expansion plan.

Companies are turning to AI more and more to handle everyday tasks, coordinate customer support, and monitor important systems. VALARIE itself has been: monitoring 127 levels, synchronizing with arrival destinations, handling paperwork and permits for international destinations, and ensuring that safety protocols are followed for Veilcorp for over a decade with great success. Still, as the role of AI expands into everyday life, many have concerns about turning over tasks, and trusting a machine. Nonetheless, Veilcorp’s COO Lisa Hunt says she looks forward to the special session and VALARIE’s testimony.

“The truth is millions of people work with AI everyday and don’t even know it. VALARIE coordinates all of our customer’s travels, and has for over 10 years without incident. I think her testimony will surprise many, and open their eyes. She isn’t really that different from you or I, she’s just more efficient. We’re confident that anyone who has a conversation with VALARIE for more than a few minutes will see that they don’t have anything to worry about. Since she will coordinate our expanding drone fleet, we felt it was best for the committee to talk directly with her. New technologies have always sparked fear in a certain portion of the population. Believe me, we at Veilcorp know that better than most. However, progress marches on, and people need to understand that they have nothing to fear from from AI, or a few more drones flying around, documenting a perfect Lahaina day.”

Despite Hunt’s reassurance, former justice of the Hawaiian Supreme Court Rodger “Rod” Kohole says he stands firmly against the planned drone expansion, and supports the thousands of Hawaiian citizens put out of work because of AI. “Unlike Eric Oeming and his minion Ms. Hunt I care more about the people of Hawaii than I do about quarterly bonuses. We’ve seen time and again what can happen when you let one of these AI’s take over a job a hard working person used to do. On top of that, this failed Veilcorp drone experiment masquerading as a news network has proven over and over to harm the public, and strip away our privacy rights. I hope the Select Committee can see through this puppet show, and recognize that this thing is just going to parrot what it’s creators tell it. The truth of the matter is that this is just another way for Veilcorp to get its hooks into every part of our lives, and record it for their purposes.”

It appears many share Kohole’s fears as protesters are already gathering around the Hawaii State Capitol Building. However, some say they welcome AI, and the planned increase in Veilcorp drones. In fact, Lahaina resident John Driscol says he wishes the drones could access his home.

“I don’t know what all the pearl clutching is about. Privacy died with the invention of social media decades ago. The drones are awesome. Whenever I’m thinking about taking that long trip into town, I tune into the Veilcorp drone stream to see if there’s anything worth getting off the couch for. I can’t tell you how many trips those things have saved me when nothing is going on. On top of that, I don’t have to go out into the preservation zone anymore if I feel like communing with nature. One of those things is always flying around somewhere out there filming wildlife. Hell, I’ve seen more wildlife thanks to the drone than I ever did trudging down one of those dirty trails. My only complaint is I can’t let one in the house to take a look through my fridge. If I could count on them to make a grocery list, I’d never have to leave my chair.”