Welcome to AI week – a week of focus on AI

In the fourth part of our final Webinar on AI, Michael O’Connell, Managing Director, Critical Insights Consultancy discusses the future of AI technologies in law enforcement and the importance of transparency and explainability. He introduces a responsible AI innovation and law enforcement toolkit that provides guidance on organizational readiness and resilience.

Michael, an expert in law enforcement, highlights the growth of AI and the need for a thoughtful and methodical transition. The presentation explores current and potential applications of AI in law enforcement, such as image analysis, facial recognition, and text and speech analysis. He also discusses the benefits and risks of AI systems and the need for responsible use, transparency, and human control.

Takeaways

• The future of AI technologies in law enforcement requires transparency and explainability.
• A responsible AI innovation and law enforcement toolkit provides guidance on organizational readiness and resilience.
• Current applications of AI in law enforcement include image analysis, facial recognition, and text and speech analysis.
• AI systems offer benefits such as improved data analytics and automation, but also raise risks such as lack of transparency and potential bias.
• Responsible use of AI in law enforcement requires human control, privacy protection, and adherence to ethical principles.

Sound Bites

• “What does the future hold in regards to the of AI technologies by law enforcement and with this the importance of transparency and explainability in police use of AI in securing trust and confidence.”
• “Law enforcement is already making tentative use of it. So it’s important that we recognize that when we speak of digital transformation in the modern age, and particularly when we’re applying that to law enforcement settings, that it is here to stay.”
• “AI has become a powerful tool to help us and it’s showing significant benefits already. So it’s clearly a game changer for law enforcement.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Importance of Transparency and Explainability
02:09 – Recognition of AI’s Role in Law Enforcement
07:25 – AI as a Game Changer for Law Enforcement
12:02 – Balancing Risks and Benefits in AI Innovation
15:47 – Challenges and Need for Explainability in Policing

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