CENTRIC researchers surveyed 10,114 UK citizens on police AI use, finding 61% support deployment with strong accountability safeguards but 75% demanding mandatory oversight processes before implementation. Highest acceptance for AI in child exploitation and terrorism cases; major concerns include oversurveillance, data misuse, and inadequate current accountability (under 20% believe sufficient safeguards exist). The UKRI-funded AIPAS project delivers an accountability framework and audit tool balancing technological capability, legal compliance, and public expectations.
Source: Biometricsupdate
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