In recent years, forensic science has become a ‘sexy’ topic and area of interest. This is in part due to the hit-TV series, CSI, but also due to a proliferation of fascinating specialisations within forensics. This article introduces the contemporary field of forensics, and then analyses to what extent Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be of service to this industry. The challenges and prospects faced by forensic science in relation to AI-power software solutions is discussed, touching on issues of big data, distributed environments, building statistical evidence, pattern recognition and data sovereignty.
Read MoreIn recent years, forensic science has become a ‘sexy’ topic and area of interest. This is in part due to the hit-TV series, CSI, but also due to a proliferation of fascinating specialisations within forensics. This article introduces the contemporary field of forensics, and then analyses to what extent Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be of service to this industry. The challenges and prospects faced by forensic science in relation to AI-power software solutions is discussed, touching on issues of big data, distributed environments, building statistical evidence, pattern recognition and data sovereignty.
Read MoreThis article describes the genesis of South African AI legal tech start up, DocInsights. It describes how machine learning tools can improve your workflow, and bolster revenue for law firms, big and small. DocInsights is a proudly African AI solution and therefore is priced for the African market, providing an impressive and potentially disruptive intervention for Africa’s legal professionals.
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