Artificial Intelligence Applied in the Battle Against Organized Crime
Organized crime has been a topic of fascination in films and TV show for decades. Real and fictional members in the organized crime groups from Italy, Russia, Mexico, Columbia, China, and Japan have developed legendary status among fans and history enthusiasts, becoming romanticized and heroic in the minds of millions. However, organized criminals in the […]
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Counter On-Line Racism and Hate Speech
Protecting free speech and freedom of expression are important and fundamental principles of open, democratic societies. Nevertheless, governments also recognize the need to set boundaries for speech that is not protected. Speech that can lead to harming people, including advocacy of genocide or violence against groups based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sex, political affiliation, […]
Fighting Financial Crime with Artificial Intelligence
Technology transformation is giving a face lift to every sector including financial services. However rapid digitization is a double-edged sword as criminals are becoming sophisticated and exploring security vulnerabilities and evading detection to move dirty money across the banking systems. It is estimated that up to USD $2 Trillion is laundered annually, which is the […]
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Counter Terrorism
Established and emerging terrorist groups show remarkable similarities in making use of open sources and online platforms to spread their poisonous messages, find and gain financial and other support, and cultivate new members. Whether they are religious extremist terrorist groups, far-right nationalist groups designated as “terrorist” by the US and other governments, or local violent […]
Stop Potential Threats Slipping through the Net
Artificial Intelligence and the Fight Against Illegal Narcotics
Drug trafficking is one most profitable illegal activities in the world, generating an estimated $400 billion per year from the illicit sale of fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, controlled prescription drugs, and “designer drugs.” Transnational Drug Trafficking Organizations operate globally, creating a vast web of intricate communications and operations. This illegal trade contributes to a host […]
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Vetting Process
The world seems to become smaller every year as international communications and the global economy continue to grow more connected and more complex. While this trend certainly has many benefits in terms of market expansion, information sharing, and trade, it also comes with its hazards. While the majority of international visitors are law-abiding individuals who […]
Transforming Visual Data into Visual Intelligence
Why AI Technology is Core to Tackling Chronic Instability
In this blog, international counter-terrorism expert Dror Michman describes the complex challenges today’s law enforcement and intelligence agencies face, and how AI-based technology can be part of the solution. The intelligence landscape has changed Law enforcement and intelligence agencies operate in a very disruptive world and this has many repercussions. In this age of unprecedented […]
Mitigating Insider Threat and Enhancing Vetting Investigations with Artificial Intelligence
The world’s societies and economies are continuously becoming more interconnected and complex as a result of new technologies. While there are many beneficial aspects to these communications and information-sharing advances, they also introduce new security threats and challenges. The need for the best solutions – including Artificial Intelligence – to save precious analyst and investigator […]
AI’s Role in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Fraud Investigations
The exponential developments in the cyber realm over the last few decades have led to levels of convenience and efficiency that the world has never seen before. Unfortunately, these developments have also led to new vulnerabilities that criminals can exploit from anywhere in the world with internet service. As many cybersecurity experts have pointed out, […]
How To Build an Internal Business Case for Open-Source Tech
The hows and whys of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the enterprise have been hotly discussed in recent years as the technology matures and becomes increasingly more relevant – and useful – in the course of everyday work. Gartner predicts that organizations worldwide will create $2.9 trillion of business value and 6.2 billion hours of worker productivity […]
