LAS VEGAS, NV, May 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Kenneth P. O'Hanlon Sr., founder and chief executive officer of Ask Jeeves LLC, announced the launch of Ask Jeeves’ geo-privacy and emergency platform. Ask Jeeves’ Geo is a stand-alone geolocation privacy and emergency response platform designed to exceed new 2026 privacy laws emerging across several U.S. states.

Ask Jeeves Geo also places significant emphasis on security, and the platform operates on a secure infrastructure designed to handle sensitive geospatial and telecommunications data while maintaining strict access controls. Encrypted authentication layers limit system entry to verified users, while backend servers process and store data within controlled environments. The platform also incorporates network monitoring and geospatial analytics capabilities, allowing it to analyze telecommunications signals and location data streams while maintaining secure transmission between systems.

The release comes as Illinois, Kentucky, and California advance updated privacy protections governing mobile tracking and user consent. Ask Jeeves’ Geo was engineered to comply with those statutes while also aligning with European Union (EU) standards that restrict unauthorized tracking on mobile devices.

A Privacy System Built on Consent

Ask Jeeves Geo introduces patented opt-in and opt-out geolocation patterns that give users direct control over when their location data is active. The system allows individuals to disable tracking entirely and reactivate it at their discretion.

Mr. O'Hanlon has argued that many consumer applications track users without meaningful permission. This leads to targeted marketing based on proximity data. His platform separates location services from passive commercial tracking. As a result, it returns control to the user.

The Geo system was originally designed for the Ask-Jeeves.ai and Ask-Genevieve.ai platforms. The technology was later separated into its own product line, creating a fifth pillar within the broader Ask Jeeves ecosystem.

Emergency Activation Through Voice Trigger

A key component of Ask Jeeves Geo is its integrated emergency response feature. If a user is in danger and cannot safely place a phone call, a predetermined verbal keyword activates the system. Once triggered, the platform automatically turns on GPS tracking, voice recording and video capture.