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Smart speakers at crime scenes could provide valuable clues to police

Information on faces recognised, voice commands and internet searches can be extracted from an Amazon Echo smart assistant without help from the user or manufacturer

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Can AI make crime scene investigations less biased?

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AI eye technology worn by Julie Hoeflinger, analysing a skull

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Tricks for making AI chatbots break rules are freely available online

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Hundreds of children made to wear GPS tags by UK's Ministry of Justice

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Hackers can turn computer cables into antenna to steal sensitive data

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US chooses encryption tools to protect us from quantum computers

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AI predicts crime a week in advance with 90 per cent accuracy

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What is the Hertzbleed computer chip hack and should you be worried?

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DENVER, CO. - JUNE 16: Edna Abraham Gezahegne is scolded by a man she found slumped over his wheelchair on the 16th Street Mall in Denver, CO, June 16, 2014. The man was angry at Edna for calling 911. She was sure the man needed medical attention and suspected he might have some mental health issues,

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Mental health emergency responder programme cut crime rates in Denver

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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 24: A visual representation of the digital Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin on October 24, 2017 in London, England. Cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Lightcoin have seen unprecedented growth in 2017, despite remaining extremely volatile. While digital currencies across the board have divided opinion between financial institutions, and now have a market cap of around 175 Billion USD, the crypto sector coninues to grow, as it sees wider mainstreem adoption. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

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UK police forces have seized more than £300 million in bitcoin

Figures gathered by New Scientist show that UK police forces have seized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies worth more than £300 million during criminal investigations.

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Gwen Adshead interview: Why ordinary people commit heinous crimes

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Gwen Adshead interview: Why ordinary people commit heinous crimes

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Wild Crimes review: Shocking illegal wildlife trade exposed in podcast

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Wild Crimes review: Shocking illegal wildlife trade exposed in podcast

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The biggest flaw in human decision-making – and how to fix it

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The biggest flaw in human decision-making – and how to fix it

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