USING ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE IN FIGHTING CRIME AND RESPECTING HUMAN RIGHTS

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of public safety represents a major evolution in the way authorities prevent and investigate crime. Through predictive analytics, facial recognition, big data processing and automation of judicial processes, AI can contribute to making police and judicial activities more efficient. This technology offers significant benefits, such as faster identification of criminals, anticipating crimes and reducing the burden on courts. According to the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the use of AI must respect fundamental principles such as legality, proportionality and non discrimination. In particular, Article 8 of the ECHR protects privacy, Article 14 prohibits discrimination and Article 6 guarantees the right to a fair trial. In this context, the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI Act), currently in the process of being adopted, proposes a classification of the risks associated with AI systems and sets strict requirements for applications used in the field of public safety. In conclusion, the use of AI in the fight against crime must be carried out within a clear legal framework, ensuring the balance between public safety and the protection of fundamental human rights. Any application of AI in this area must be transparent, humanly controlled and subject to effective oversight and legal accountability mechanisms.