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342 UK Police Officer Accused of Using AI to Fake Evidence

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EditorDavid @ Slashdot · 06/14/2026 00:34 EDT

UK Police Officer Accused of Using AI to Fake Evidence

The Sunday Times reports:


A criminal investigation has begun after a police officer allegedly used AI to create evidential material in a "number of cases". Derbyshire Constabulary said an officer was being investigated over an allegation of suspected perverting the course of justice. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed it was engaging with defence lawyers and the courts over potentially affected cases...



It is the first known allegation of AI misuse by police in a criminal case in the UK, bu

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