The Long (and Artificial) Arm of the Law: How AI is Used in Law Enforcement

Nowadays, it seems like it's everywhere. From the computers we use at work, to the cars we drive, to the self-checkout stations and ATMs we use practically every day. Now, not only do we speak to, and through, our technology, but our technology is also speaking back. It helps us in our banking, our healthcare, our entertainment, and beyond. But today, new uses are being found for artificial intelligence (AI), uses designed to keep us safe and well.