Regulation and Oversight
AI in policing is governed by an unusually fragmented set of rules: data protection law, human rights law, sector codes of practice, procurement rules and force policy, with no single statutory framework. Coverage here follows legislative developments, the EU AI Act, and the work of the bodies attempting oversight.
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The US's main trade regulator is conducting an industry-wide investigation into Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs to uncover potential dangers. The move by the FTC is the first…
Top technology executives have agreed to self-regulate their artificial intelligence under a new deal announced by President Trump. Full details of the agreement, officially named…
Scotland's biometrics commissioner has renewed his call for new laws to govern the use of live facial recognition technology in policing. Dr Brian Plastow warned that UK bodies…
Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to strictly limit the federal government's use of facial recognition and other biometric tools. Senator Edward Markey is leading…
SymphonyAI has launched an enterprise platform called Symphony Risk Intelligence. Built using native artificial intelligence agents, the system is designed to provide continuous…
US federal regulators have launched an investigation into aftermarket driving-assistance devices made by the company comma.ai following fatal collisions. The National Highway…
Europol is set to receive unprecedented access to personal data under a new proposal. The access will cover information linked to current and potential cross-border…
Boston Police started using an artificial intelligence social-media monitoring tool called LifeRaft in June 2026 without notifying the City Council. The move has reignited…
Readers have suggested warrants, supervisor approval and independent audits as safeguards for ALPR systems. However, some have warned that restrictions could hinder investigations.
Police forces across New Jersey are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence tools despite having no statewide regulations to govern their use. Officers are using the…
Advanced artificial intelligence poses severe risks ranging from human extinction to supercharged attacks by criminals and hostile states. A senior employee at Anthropic warned…
Police agencies are reviewing safeguards and oversight for automated licence plate recognition programmes, as privacy worries and contract cancellations reshape how the systems…
Donald Trump has criticised demands to slow down artificial intelligence development, calling attempts to limit the technology a "SICK conspiracy". Tech industry leaders,…
The Metropolitan Police plans to roll out live facial recognition cameras across London's West End by 2026. The force is moving ahead with the rollout despite pending legislation.…
Police oversight boards must urgently make artificial intelligence biometrics a regular agenda item, according to the UK data regulator. A review across several forces found…
A Boston-based artificial intelligence startup called Blue Voice has launched after raising $6m (£4.6m) to give police officers real-time access to local laws, policies and…
An artificial intelligence platform is helping police investigators speed up reviews of unresolved cold cases. The software, called Veritone Assess, analyses case files, organises…
The Scottish Police Watchdog has called on police forces to use drones and facial recognition technology at football matches. Jack Coulson said an SNP conference passed a…
The head of the Scottish police watchdog has called for live facial recognition and drones to help stop football-related disorder. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland…
The UK privacy watchdog has urged police forces in England and Wales to improve their data governance when using live facial recognition technology. Following audits of five…
A new watchdog group has called for the immediate removal of artificial intelligence-powered traffic cameras used by Fairfax County police. The campaign group, DeFlock Fairfax,…