Track 09GDG Brooklyn
NYCity SOS
City SOS is a voice-first safety companion that helps people ask for assistance even when they can't speak openly. It starts as a normal NYC and campus resource assistant, then seamlessly switches into a natural cover conversation (like ordering pizza) while quietly gathering context. When the user confirms with a predefined trigger phrase, it discreetly alerts their pre-selected trusted contacts without interrupting the ongoing conversation.
“The biggest surprise was how convincing the cover conversation felt. With Gemini Live and careful prompting, the assistant stayed completely in character while still collecting the context needed for a discreet alert.”