Forget "ello, ello, ello" - modern policing's now about "AI, AI, AI".

The UK's first police virtual assistant, powered by artificial intelligence , has been launched by two police forces as part of a new trial.

"Bobbi" interacts like a human and helps answer frequently asked questions - but it isn't designed to be used in emergencies.

Thames Valley Police, as well as the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, say the tool aims to complement online forms, phone lines and front counters… not replace them.

Image: (Human) Chief Superintendent Simon Dodds is involved in the pilot. Pic: PA

A spokesman for the forces said: "You cannot use the technology to report a crime or as an alternative to the emergency 999 line.

"Bobbi has been tested by over 200 people during its development

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