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 what a research process is, explaining the 8 main steps in a research journey. It then highlights what the top 3 main pain points are for researchers along this process: time Vs scope of data; tracking sources; and communicating findings. Given this understanding, the top 7 AI-powered tools that can assist researchers are proposed and introduced. These tools cover all phases of the research journey. Special care is given to address the main pain points.
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