Home Office ‘Exploring’ Use of AI to Detect and Prevent Rape and Sexual Assault

Policing minister says use of the technology is currently being investigated, but security experts are sceptical of its use in preventing sexual attacks.

A model poses as a complainant waiting to seen by a doctor at a specialist rape clinic in Kent, England on Jan. 31, 2007. Gareth Fuller/PA

The Home Office is “actively exploring” using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to “prevent and detect” rape and sexual assault.

Policing minister Chris Philp said the department is working with both government and “operational partners” in a bid to use the technology to aid police in combating serious sex crimes.