Does AI threaten Luxembourg's police force

Luxembourg's Minister of the Interior, Léon Gloden, has presented his position on the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into police work. Although AI is already used on a limited scale, for example to recognise car number plates, the future of the technology in this area is seen as much broader.

The minister emphasised that a key goal is to build a modern digital police force. AI technology can speed up the processing of big data such as images to find criminals. However, security, reliability and data protection are prioritised to prevent information leakage.

Currently, paid AI licences are being used, mainly in the tasks of translating and recognising car number plates. For example, police smartphones are equipped with an app to check licence plates in real time. However, the use of AI remains limited due to the need to develop secure tools that comply with legal regulations.

The minister also mentioned the projects implemented in co-operation with Europol. One of them is the development of an internal chatbot for the police that can perform translation functions. Such technology is expected to facilitate daily tasks, from preparing reports to analysing data.

However, AI carries not only benefits but also risks. Misuse of open systems can lead to the leakage of sensitive information, emphasising the need for strict controls and user training.

This initiative represents an important step in integrating innovative technology into law enforcement, but also requires a balance between progress and safety compliance.