Virtual assistants were once ever-present in the office. An early adopter of artificial intelligence, the LAPD has been using AI-powered tools and virtual assistants for nearly a decade now. They were unreliable at first, but AIs were steadily integrated into every facet of casework. Their AI tech was, however, growing stale, so when Wallace Corp introduced a service model for their radically advanced digital companion (DiJi) interface, it was an easy sell and one huge update to the outdated AI rooted in the LAPD’s infrastructure.
While some have gripes against Wallace behind closed doors, none dare deny the astounding capabilities of their new, emanated coworkers. The LAPD DiJis are purpose-built to dutifully serve the needs of the Precinct. They maintain many key roles once held by humans, most notably the encrypted switchboard and dispatch comms channels only used by the LAPD. Seasoned DiJis also commonly serve entire divisions as support staff, shadow new recruits for training purposes, and N-9s are encouraged to request their own DiJi home unit for regular companionship, emotional grounding, and psychological counseling.