Should we trust AI police officers? Already being used in China, it may only be a matter of time before robo-cops are on UK streets. Experts point to both risks and opportunities.
Robo–cops could patrol Britain by 2029
Bots on the beat: One expert thinks a robot police officer could do the work of three humans — without needing any rest breaks or holiday. Glossary
Artificial Intelligence - Artificial intelligence, or “AI,” is the ability for a computer to think and learn. With AI, computers can perform tasks that are typically done by people, including processing language, problem-solving, and learning.
Delaware - A small American state on the Atlantic coast. It has a population of just over one million.
Facial recognition - Software that can match a human face in an image to the correct person in a database of images.
Illinois - A midwestern US state. It has a population of 12 and a half million.