1st Artificial Intelligence Forum for Law Enforcement Uses: Forum Report 2023

This report summarizes the outcomes of the inaugural AI Forum for Law Enforcement Uses in the Arab region, organized collaboratively by the Center of Excellence in Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics at the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences and the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute.

Focused on addressing technical, malicious, and ethical concerns related to AI proliferation, the forum brought together global experts to discuss four key themes: AI-based capabilities, challenges specific to the Arab region, potential for malicious applications, and promoting responsible AI innovation. The report provides recommendations derived from forum discussions, surveys, and use cases, aiming to establish a foundational framework for AI utilization in Arab law enforcement. Key findings emphasize challenges in resources, infrastructure, data quality, regulatory frameworks, skills, training, collaboration, and guidelines. Recommendations stress proactive AI integration, accompanied by robust legal frameworks, budget flexibility, investment in research and development, academia and training, collaboration, and addressing data availability challenges. The report serves as a valuable resource and guide for Arab law enforcement and security leaders. It promotes the responsible, effective, and ethical use of AI in law enforcement and aims to address the escalating malicious exploitation of AI by criminal actors.