Category: TheRAIN Recommended Read
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From Local to National: A New Model for Policing
The Home Office in January 2026, sets out plans for the most significant overhaul of policing in England and Wales in nearly two centuries. It argues that the current structure — built around 43 separate forces — is no longer fit for modern crime, particularly in the face of organised,…
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AI centre for policing will help catch more criminals quicker
The UK government and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) have announced the launch of Police.AI, a new £115 million national centre designed to revolutionize law enforcement across England and Wales. Set to launch in April 2026, the centre will centralize the development and testing of AI tools, such as…
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Responsible AI Checklist for Policing
The National Police Chiefs’ Council Responsible AI Checklist for Policing 2025 is a practical framework designed to help police forces in England and Wales judge whether they should responsibly adopt or develop an AI tool. It is built around prompts covering technical validity, operational deployment and legal and ethical proportionality,…
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Artificial Intelligence(AI) Strategy
The National Police Chiefs’ Council AI Strategy 2025 sets a clear ambition to make policing in England and Wales a leader in the responsible use of artificial intelligence to enhance crime prevention, detection and investigation. It emphasises that AI should be deployed in a way that boosts effectiveness while protecting…
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Operationalising AI governance through ethics‑based auditing:
AI ethics audit struggles: New research finds practical challenges beyond existing frameworks. Multinational companies face internal obstacles like aligning standards, defining scope, and driving change. Study suggests EBA needs more than just evaluation metrics to be effective. Read article here >
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Deputy Prime Minister speech on AI for Public Good
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden recently outlined a vision for the UK to become a global leader in applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to public services. In a speech at Imperial College London, Dowden highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionize everything from healthcare to education, promising faster services, reduced costs,…
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The Ethical Guidelines for Trustworthy AI – A Procrastination of Effective Law Enforcement
EU AI ethics guidelines reviewed: diversity concerns, “ethics shopping” risks, and enforcement gaps identified. Red lines urged, citing social/ecological costs, research buyouts, and neglected ethical issues. Law enforcement focus seen as essential next step for responsible AI development. Read article here >
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Towards AI ethics’ institutionalization: knowledge bridges from business ethics to advance organizational AI ethics
AI ethics need lessons from business ethics! This paper proposes applying knowledge from areas like stakeholder management and corporate governance to address AI’s ethical challenges. By sharing insights, both fields can learn and improve, preventing “ethics washing” and promoting responsible AI development. Read article here >
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Anthropomorphism in AI: hype and fallacy
Assigning human qualities to AI (anthropomorphism) overstates its abilities and muddies our moral judgments, leading to ethical issues. This essay explores how attributing human-like traits can both exaggerate AI’s performance and distort our understanding of its moral responsibilities. Read article here >
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Adopting trust as an ex post approach to privacy
AI accuracy crucial for privacy trust: research delves into how individuals and AI systems can collaborate to ensure information sharing stays private. Trustworthiness requires shared beliefs, and an AI’s accuracy impacts individual competence and thus, trustworthiness. This affects privacy directly, highlighting the need for regulations that consider the relationship between…
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