A prominent software engineer is skeptical of the concept, despite Argentina’s government’s statement that it will assist in the prevention of offenses before they occur.
Argentina is preparing to establish a specialized task force that will employ artificial intelligence to facilitate the identification and prevention of future criminal activities within the country.
Argentina’s Ministry of Security has announced the establishment of the Applied Artificial Intelligence for Security Unit (UIAAS). The director of cybercrime and cyber affairs, along with personnel of the Argentine Federal Police and security forces, will guide the unit.
According to a recent statement from the Ministry of Security of Argentina, the group’s primary objective is to “utilize machine learning algorithms to analyze historical crime data in order to predict future crimes and assist in their prevention.”
The UIAAS has a broad range of offenses of interest. One of the primary objectives is to identify potential cyber threats by detecting “unusual patterns in computer networks,” which include malware, phishing, and other forms of intrusions.
It will also be responsible for higher-risk duties, such as explosive disposal, and will endeavor to enhance the rapidity of communication between the Police Force and related security teams.
A method of detecting any indications of communication about possible future offenses was also mentioned: monitoring social media activity.
Some individuals have utilized social media to argue that it may not be advantageous in the long term. In a post on August 2, the renowned American software engineer Grady Booch declared that it would “not end well” for his 165,500 X followers.
“How will Argentina’s use of AI impact citizens’ right to privacy as they combat crime?” David Arnal, a computer software engineer, provided commentary.
“Once more, where are the Milei supporters on this matter?” Added by author Derrick Broze. It follows the recent announcement that the United States government is conducting an investigation into OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, in order to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of its safety protocols.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received a letter from Senate Democrats and one independent lawmaker on July 23 regarding the company’s employment practices and safety standards for whistleblowers.
In the interim, the United Nations General Assembly recently approved a resolution concerning artificial intelligence.
The resolution, which was initiated by the United States and supported by 123 countries, including China, was adopted on March 2. The resolution encourages countries to monitor AI for hazards, safeguard human rights, and secure personal data.
Also Read: Islamic State Requires Sharia Law-Compliant Cryptocurrency to Finance Terrorist Activities
Wallets