“Intelligent machines” have long been the subject of science fiction. However, we now live in an era in which artificial intelligence (Al) is a reality, and it is having very real and deep impacts on our daily lives. From phones to cars to finances and medical care, AI is shifting the way we live.
AI applications can be found in many aspects of our lives, from agriculture to industry, communications, education, finance, government, service, manufacturing, medicine, and transportation. Even public safety and criminal justice are benefiting from AI. For example, traffic safety systems identify violations and enforce the rules of the road, and crime forecasts allow for more efficient allocation of policing resources. AI is also helping to identify the potential for an individual under criminal justice supervision to reoffend.[1]
Research supported by NIJ is helping to lead the way in applying AI to address criminal justice needs, such as identifying individuals and their actions in videos relating to criminal activity or public safety, DNA analysis, gunshot detection, and crime forecasting.
source: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/using-artificial-intelligence-address-criminal-justice-needs
Given the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robotics, future robots are likely to be used in state security and police roles. Applications include surveillance and monitoring, search and rescue, crowd control, bomb disposal, routine patrols, and assisting in law enforcement tasks. These roles enhance efficiency and safety but require careful consideration of ethical and legal issues, such as privacy and accountability, to ensure responsible deployment.
AI and robotics may be applied in diverse domains of security and police work, including surveillance, forensics, administrative tasks such as reporting, crime or threat forecasting, and tasks often considered dangerous for humans. However, there still might be ethical concerns such as potential security flaws in the technology and possible bias in data used to train the AI/robots - and legislation might need revising, too.
- Enhanced Surveillance: AI-powered drones and robotic patrol units can bolster surveillance capabilities, monitoring large areas efficiently and providing real-time data to enhance situational awareness.
- Risk Mitigation: Robots equipped with advanced sensors and manipulator arms can be deployed for tasks like bomb disposal and search and rescue operations, minimizing risk to human personnel in hazardous environments.
- Crime Prevention and Intervention: AI-enabled security systems and potentially humanoid robots could assist in crime prevention by analyzing data for suspicious behavior and providing support in non-violent situations, though ethical and legal considerations must be carefully addressed.
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