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UK Police detective investigated for allegedly using Microsoft Copilot to make decisions in criminal cases

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Facepalm: Most people already know that there are some tasks where you really, really shouldn't rely on AI, especially those that deal with sensitive matters. It should come as little surprise, then, to learn that a UK police detective is being investigated over allegations they used Copilot to help make decisions in criminal investigations.

The senior Derbyshire Constabulary officer is facing an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over alleged gross misconduct. According to the BBC, the inquiry began in August, following a voluntary referral from the force on June 23 after an internal review of the detective's AI use.

The allegations go beyond asking Microsoft's assistant to check some sentences for spelling and grammar errors. The officer allegedly used AI to formulate policy decisions, assess and manage risk,...

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