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19/01/2025 - The Ethics of AI in Police Investigations: A Focus on Speech Recognition (EU)

argument: Notizie/News - Criminal Procedure Law

Source: Yesil Science

This article explores the use of AI-based automatic speech recognition (ASR) tools in law enforcement under the European Union’s AI Act. ASR systems assist in transcribing police interviews with higher speed and accuracy, aiding in faster investigative processes.

The piece highlights the benefits of reducing manual transcription workloads and minimizing errors but also raises ethical concerns. Privacy issues, potential biases in AI-generated transcriptions, and data security risks are key points of discussion.

The EU AI Act plays a critical role in setting guidelines for the deployment of such tools, ensuring accountability and fairness. The article emphasizes the importance of transparency and human oversight in maintaining the reliability of AI technologies in legal contexts.