Chief Constable of West Mercia Police and National Chief Council lead for AI, Alex Murray discusses the need for the police to embrace AI in order to combat criminals who use it, improve productivity, and enhance effectiveness.
It focuses on the challenges of evidence in the criminal justice system, particularly in the era of deep fakes.
Alex highlights the potential use of AI by criminals to obfuscate the justice system and provides examples of how AI can be used to frustrate investigations and discredit witnesses. The webinar also explores the challenges of deep fake detection and the importance of evidence-based practice and transparency in AI technology.
The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for a multi-layered approach to address the issues surrounding AI in the criminal justice system.
Takeaways
- The police need to embrace AI to combat criminals who use AI and to improve productivity and effectiveness.
- Deep fakes pose a challenge to the criminal justice system, as they can be used to obfuscate evidence and discredit witnesses.
- Deep fake detection software needs to be rigorously tested and independently audited to ensure transparency and reliability in court.
- The use of AI in the criminal justice system requires training and awareness for staff, as well as changes in laws and regulations.
- A multi-layered approach involving societal, legal, technical, and training changes is needed to address the challenges and benefits of AI in the UK.
Sound Bites
- “We need to embrace AI to combat criminals who use AI.”
- “Deep fakes can be used to frustrate investigations and discredit witnesses.”
- “Deep fake detection software needs to be rigorously tested and independently audited.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Overview
02:23 – Embracing AI in Policing
08:08 – The Challenge of Deep Fakes
11:32 – Rigorous Testing and Scrutiny of Deep Fake Detection Software
14:01 – The Importance of Evidence-Based Practice in AI
17:31 – Addressing the Challenges of AI in Policing
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