00:00The Metropolitan Police is facing criticism over a pilot AI scheme developed by US firm
00:06Palantir, used to organize existing data from officers' devices and flag potential misconduct.
00:12Staff representatives have described the tool as intrusive, warning it could affect trust
00:17and morale.
00:18The Met says the system uses lawfully held information to identify risks and support
00:23higher professional standards, following concerns about policing behavior and culture.
00:28Within the first week, the tool reportedly flagged hundreds of potential breaches, including
00:34allegations leading to arrests and suspensions, while police staff groups consider possible
00:39legal action over privacy and data protection's concerns.
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