Artificial Intelligence in criminal activity and crime control
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Artificial Intelligence (ai) has revolutionised countless industries, enhancing productivity and innovation, while also transforming the ways in which crime is both perpetrated and prevented. ai is being exploited for criminal purposes, posing serious threats to global security and societal stability. At the same time, it is being leveraged to avert crime through advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring of suspicious activity, and predictive analytics. This paper examines ai’s dual role as both an enabler of crime and a constructive tool for preventing, detecting, and responding to it.
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