Overview

• Avon and Somerset Police trialed the AI tool 'Soze,' which reviewed evidence in 27 complex cases in just 30 hours.
• The AI system, developed in Australia, can analyze various data types including video, financial transactions, and social media.
• Police chiefs believe the technology could be instrumental in solving some of the UK's most notorious cold cases.
• AI tools are also being tested to assist with tasks like identifying vulnerability in non-emergency calls and redacting sensitive evidence.
• National Police Chiefs' Council emphasizes the need for careful implementation and public debate on the use of AI in policing.