THE IMPACTS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON PUBLIC SECURITY

Abstract

The rise of digital technologies has enabled the advent of so-called “Artificial Intelligence” (AI). AI has been regarded as one of the most promising tools in the transformation of public security, especially in supporting police activities. The use of AI contributes to faster and more strategic decision-making, based on evidence, thereby strengthening the performance of security forces in addressing urban crime. The findings of this research indicate that AI offers significant advantages in the policing context, such as the ability to identify criminal patterns through predictive analysis, optimizing the management of incidents and resources. However, associated risks are also highlighted, particularly regarding ethical issues of privacy, the protection of sensitive data, and the reproduction of predetermined biases. It is concluded that the implementation of AI in public security must be accompanied by appropriate regulations and social control mechanisms in order to ensure efficiency without compromising fundamental rights. This work sought to understand how AI can be used to enhance crime prevention, investigation, and repression, while also discussing the social, ethical, and legal impacts related to its use. Methodologically, this research was based on a bibliographic review technique to establish a theoretical dialogue between the conceptual definitions of AI and its applications in public security.