UK police stop using AI for court statements over accuracy worries

UK police forces have been told to stop using AI systems to write court statements and handle other criminal justice work, due to fears that inaccurate content could disrupt legal processes. Alex Murray, head of the Police.AI centre, said he stepped in after some forces started using commercial AI tools without proper checks, telling them to pause immediately. He stressed that any tech used in criminal justice must be accurate beyond reasonable doubt. The move highlights growing debate over generative AI in policing. Murray said AI could speed up investigations, but safety measures must come first. Earlier, West Midlands Police used Microsoft Copilot to create court material that included made-up information, raising concerns about AI hallucinations.