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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
David Young

PSNI exploring use of AI to analyse mobile phone evidence

The PSNI is currently using AI for various purposes, and officials said the ‘possibilities are endless’ (PA) - (PA Archive)

The PSNI is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse mobile phone evidence as part of crime investigations, the Policing Board has heard.

Members of the organisation’s oversight body were told AI is currently being used within the PSNI to run background checks on applications for firearms licences, to dictate voice messages into text, and to send automated email responses to members of the public who have called contact centres.

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