Australian federal police using AI to analyse data obtained under surveillance warrants

The AFP's use of AI has been limited so far but the agency hopes the technology will help police identify money laundering and potential fraud

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The Australian federal police has said it uses AI to analyse data obtained under telecommunications and surveillance warrants, as the agency promises full transparency over the use of the technology.

In a submission to the federal government's discussion paper on the responsible use of AI, the AFP said its use of the technology had been limited so far, including using AI to translate foreign materials into English.

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