US Edition'Smell detectors' could be used to catch drug abuse - both inside and outside of prison
- Smell detectors that use artificial intelligence can identify illegal drugs like spice and fentanyl and could be installed in homes and prisons, as presented to Lord Timpson, the probation minister, by tech companies on Tuesday.
- Seven finalist companies were chosen by the Ministry of Justice from over 90 submissions to pitch devices aimed at improving monitoring and reducing reoffending.
- Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that new technology could create a 'digital prison outside of prison', enhancing supervision and safety in the community.
- Lord Timpson indicated that embracing technology is crucial for reforming a crisis-ridden justice system, stating it will help protect victims and reduce crime.
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'Smell detectors' could be used to catch drug abuse - both inside and outside of prison
A smell detector which uses synthetic brain cells and artificial intelligence could improve staff safety in prisons and probation officers and also help detect if an offender in the community has breached their licence conditions.
·United Kingdom
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‘Smell detectors’ and AI cameras to be considered to monitor criminals
Tech companies pitched devices to prisons and probation minister James Timpson.
·London, United Kingdom
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