5 stories tagged Law Enforcement
An Anthropic AI model incorrectly sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia police, which went undetected for over two months. This incident highlights the risks of AI systems in critical decision-making roles.
Flock Safety's new AI tool, OS Investigate, helps police analyze surveillance footage and license plate data to solve crimes. WIRED obtained and reviewed the tool's source code, revealing advanced facial recognition and vehicle tracking capabilities that raise significant privacy concerns.
The Verge AI reports from a major law enforcement conference in Fort Worth, Texas, where AI companies are aggressively marketing predictive policing, facial recognition, and surveillance tools to police departments. The story examines the privacy, bias, and accountability risks these technologies pose to communities.
The European Union's draft AI Act transparency guidelines have sparked controversy by exempting law enforcement from certain regulations. This could impact how AI is used in policing and public safety across the EU.
OpenAI has released a comprehensive safety blueprint to address the growing issue of child sexual exploitation facilitated by AI advancements. The initiative includes new detection tools and partnerships with law enforcement.