10/17/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2024 12:46
Rob Gerber is a Veritone Solutions Engineer and former Homicide Investigator - Antioch Police Department
In an era where digital evidence plays a critical role in investigations, the importance of effective management cannot be overstated. Traditional methods often struggle with the sheer volume and complexity of data, making accuracy and efficiency essential for law enforcement and legal professionals alike.
AI in digital evidence management has transformed how evidence is processed, analyzed, and stored, alleviating many of the past challenges. In this article, we'll explore the challenges of traditional digital evidence management practices, how AI helps teams overcome these hurdles, and examine some real-world case studies.
The challenges of traditional digital evidence management
Managing digital evidence is no easy task. Traditional methods often rely on manual processes, which can be slow and prone to errors. The increasing volume of data from various sources-social media, surveillance footage, mobile devices-only exacerbates the situation. Furthermore, human error can lead to missed evidence or incorrect interpretations, putting the integrity of investigations at risk.
Some of the key limitations include:
In all three of these cases, AI acts as that extra muscle that investigative teams can use to help them understand what they have, find what they need, and properly prepare and secure it.
AI essentially changes the game, automating many processes within digital evidence management practices. AI-powered tools can now quickly sift through vast amounts of data and make it easier for teams to surface only the most relevant information.
Some of the things AI can doincludes:
So, how do all of these capabilities work in the real world?
Law enforcement agencies and legal organizations across the United States are already harnessing AI to improve their investigative capabilities.
Late last year, a US legislative body adopted Veritone's AI and media management capabilitiesto centralize their media management in one place. Media management and digital evidence management really require the same capabilities (although government agencies usually need even more compliance around security). Centralizing this media means this legislative body can seamlessly manage and distribute various media types to members and staffers from one secure location.
Law enforcement agencies like the Oregon Police Department and Escondido Police Department have adopted AI-based redaction. This has enabled them to rapidly scale their redaction capabilities to reduce their backlog, especially for time-consuming files such as video files.
Lastly, TransPerfectreduced their document review size for a complex case by 65% using AI transcription and translation. Furthermore, they were able to take this information and leverage the eDiscovery capabilities of AI further to find only the most pertinent files, helping them narrow down their pile of relevant evidence.
While the potential is immense, ethical considerations around data privacy and the accuracy of AI algorithms will need to be addressed as these technologies develop. Legislation is starting to trickle out in both Europe and the United States to create a standard that AI developers must adhere to. Veritone embraces regulation and understands that it's the inevitable way forward for any maturing industry, as we've seen in the past.
That's why we've developed our AI for Goodstandards, which guides everything that we do. Other companies will have to adopt and adapt to this new operating environment, but that's exciting for it will enable the continued advancement and use of the technology-especially in the digital evidence management space.
AI is undeniably transforming the landscape of digital evidence management, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness. As AI technology advances, staying updated on these changes will be crucial for legal professionals and law enforcement agencies. Subscribe to our blog here to stay updated on the latest developments.
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