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Europol Warns of AI-Powered Crime and 'Bot Bashing'

Are AI and unmanned systems essential for the future of policing, or do they pose a serious threat of exacerbating existing problems in law enforcement?

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Europol Warns of AI-Powered Crime and 'Bot Bashing'

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Above: The Europol (European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen. Image credit: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

The Spin

Techno-optimist narrative

As criminals and terrorists increasingly make use of ever-more sophisticated AI and unmanned systems, it is up to law enforcement authorities across Europe to do the same. From surveillance and bomb disposal to search and rescue operations, these technologies offer police forces on the continent unprecedented capabilities that are essential if they want to avoid falling behind.

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Techno-skeptic narrative

While AI is a powerful tool, if handed to the police without proper regulations, this technology will only exacerbate the existing problems plaguing law enforcement. Systemic issues with bias and inaccuracy, for example, could be amplified by an AI-driven platform through flawed human inputs. Strict guidelines are necessary, therefore, to keep the police's use of AI in check.

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