AI vs. Gun Crime: A New Police Strategy Under Fire

Police Adopt AI to Fight Gun Violence

Law enforcement agencies across the U.S. are embracing artificial intelligence tools to track and prevent gun-related crimes. By analyzing real-time data and scanning social media, these systems aim to identify threats sooner, enhancing public safety and enabling quicker police responses.

Activists Raise Ethical and Privacy Concerns

Civil liberty advocates caution that reliance on AI in policing may lead to racial bias, over-policing in marginalized communities, and erosion of privacy. They call for greater transparency and oversight as police departments expand AI surveillance capabilities.