Technology

When the Chief’s Voice Is a Deepfake

Carl Mazzanti Picture a patrol officer working a late shift when the phone rings. Caller ID appears to show the chief’s direct number. The voice on the other end sounds right; the cadence, inflection and manner of speaking are unmistakable. Then comes an urgent order. Leave the scene. Provide credentials to an internal system. Transfer funds for a confidential operation. Send sensitive information to another officer immediately. Perhaps even disregard an instruction received minutes earlier. The officer has every reason…

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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Policing

Stephenie Slahor, Ph.D. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept. Once confined to research laboratories and science fiction novels, AI is beginning to shape and promises to further transform how law enforcement agencies patrol, investigate and engage with communities. Across the United States, law enforcement leaders are grappling with both the opportunities and the risks presented by this technology. The pace of innovation is rapid. From predictive policing to automated video analysis, AI offers new ways to anticipate…