Artificial intelligence will detect child abuse images

A pilot scheme will see machine learning taught how to grade the severity of the disturbing photos and footage, saving detectives from the distressing task. If successful, the trial could go into full service'within two to three years', according to the force behind its development. The approach is not without its drawbacks, including the legal ramifications of uploading such sensitive information. Police are granted legal permission from the courts to store criminal images. This protection would not apply to any cloud storage service providers.