German Police Propose Use of Artificial Intelligence After Friday's Attack in Hamburg

The German Police Union (DPolG) is calling for the use of more video technology following the recent knife attacks. "In crime-ridden areas, modern video technology is necessary to detect dangerous situations as they arise," federal chairman Rainer Wendt told the newspapers of the Funke Media Group (Monday editions). The necessary technology has long been developed and tested. However, it cannot be the case "that video technology is being discuss…

Following Friday's knife attack at the main train station, German police are considering using artificial intelligence to analyze surveillance footage. According to the head of the police union, early identification of suspects could prevent some attacks.

German police praised the intervention of witnesses in the attack in Hamburg, AI may be the key to preventing similar incidents.

Emergency services were able to detain a 39-year-old woman shortly after the incident. Although the cause of the attack is still under investigation, police have so far ruled out a political motive and are investigating the mental health of the German suspect.