AI's Impact on Crime and Criminal Justice System

The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming global technology with significant implications for crime and crime control. The US's $100 billion Stargate AI initiative and China's development of affordable LLMs exemplify this shift. AI, akin to the internet's expansion, will undoubtedly affect how crimes are committed and controlled.

Challenges and Opportunities for India

India must adapt to these changes by understanding AI's role in crime and security, similar to its response to cybercrime in the early 2000s. The Indian criminal justice system, unlike the West, mandates registration and trial of all cases, resulting in a burdened system that AI could relieve.

• AI can enhance efficiency in complaint registration, investigation monitoring, and overall transparency in law enforcement.
• Predictive models developed from AI can guide police operations by analyzing data like crime locations and patrolling patterns.
• Administrative tasks currently handled by police personnel could be optimized, allowing them to focus more on core duties.

SMART Policing and AI

The government's initiative of SMART policing (Strategic, Meticulous, Adaptable, Reliable, and Transparent) can leverage AI for better data interpretation beyond human capabilities, ensuring no critical evidence is overlooked.

• AI's capability to handle diverse data formats enhances decision-making in investigations, improving justice reliability.
• Transparency is bolstered by AI's ability to present large datasets, making information accessible to the public.

Judicial System and AI

The Indian judiciary, grappling with a backlog of over 50 million cases, can benefit from AI by:

• Utilizing AI for automatic transcription of court proceedings and document management.
• Detecting anomalies in court documents to reduce authentication delays.
• Assisting judges in legal research and judgment writing, enhancing overall judicial efficiency.

AI, as opposed to increasing courts and personnel, offers a cost-effective solution to reduce backlog and improve court efficiency.

Policy Recommendations

• Formation of a task force to explore AI's role in public service and justice administration.
• Accelerated AI implementation at police and judicial levels, supported by comprehensive training for personnel.

While India may not immediately match global powers in AI, it can strategically utilize technology to improve administrative and public service challenges.