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Vega App Unveiled in Vigo to Harness AI Against Gender Violence

It uses AI-powered monitoring to automatically alert authorities at the first sign of danger.

En primera fila, desde la izq., Iglesias, Fernández, Aguiar, Regades, Caballero, Silva, Montenegro, Calvo y Gardón.
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Concentración contra la violencia machista

Overview

  • Vega was publicly presented in Vigo on June 25 and is now in an advanced pilot testing phase with interest from public institutions and security agencies.
  • The app was created by two veteran Vigo local police officers working with two Swiss tech investors under the Consorcio de la Zona Franca.
  • Users can install Vega discreetly on mobile devices or smartwatches without leaving visible traces, ensuring silent connection with law enforcement.
  • When AI detects risk patterns in conversations, Vega activates emergency protocols that share GPS location, record audio in real time and produce secure digital evidence files.
  • Gender violence reports in Vigo rose 60 percent in the first quarter of 2025, and a recent femicide case in Spain has highlighted the need for faster interventions.