Argentina’s Ministry of Security is launching the AI-driven UIAAS task force to predict and prevent future crimes, involving the Federal Police and security forces.
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.
The director of cybercrime and cyber affairs, in conjunction with members of the Argentine Federal Police and security forces, has been appointed as the head of the Applied Artificial Intelligence for Security Unit (UIAAS) by the Ministry of Security of Argentina.
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 more hazardous duties, such as bomb disposal, and will endeavor to enhance the speed of communication between the Police Force and pertinent security teams.
A method of detecting any indications of communication about potential future crimes was also mentioned: monitoring social media activity.
“Conduct an analysis of social media activities to identify criminal group movements, anticipate disturbances, or detect potential threats,” it stated.
Some individuals have utilized social media to argue that it may not be advantageous in the long term.
In an August 2 post, the 165,500 X followers of the renowned American software engineer, Grady Booch, were informed that the situation would not end well.
“Argentina is using AI to fight crime, but at what cost to privacy?” David Arnal, a computer software engineer, provided commentary.
“Once more, where are the Milei supporters on this matter?” Derrick Broze was the author who was included.
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.
Item 9, which read, “Will OpenAI commit to making its next foundation model available to the U.S. Government agencies for pre-deployment testing, review, analysis, and assessment?” was the most significant portion of the letter, which was first obtained by The Washington Post.
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 risks, safeguard human rights, and secure personal data.
