Controversy Surrounding the AI Tool Cybercheck in Criminal Investigations

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Law enforcement agencies are using the AI tool Cybercheck to investigate serious crimes, but defense lawyers have raised concerns about its accuracy and reliability, questioning its methodology and lack of independent vetting.

Key Points

  • Law enforcement agencies from multiple states have used Cybercheck in over 8,000 cases.
  • Defense lawyers have demanded access to Cybercheck's proprietary code and algorithm in ongoing cases.
  • There are concerns about the accuracy and transparency of Cybercheck's findings, as well as the credibility of its creator.

Pros

  • Cybercheck assists in identifying potential suspects in serious crimes using machine learning and open source intelligence.
  • The software claims to have an accuracy rate of over 90% and significantly reduces the time needed for research.

Cons

  • Defense lawyers have raised concerns about the opacity of Cybercheck's methodology and its lack of independent vetting.
  • There are allegations that the creator of Cybercheck, Adam Mosher, made false claims about the technology's usage and reliability.