Law enforcement imposes restrictions on AI deployment within the Garda Síochána system.
AI use restricted within garda network 🔒
Gardaí have confirmed a restriction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across their network, particularly focusing on publicly available free-of-charge AI software like ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
In a statement, gardaí explained that they do not currently have any AI solutions on their network to generate reports or files. Any AI use by gardaí aligns with the Government's 'Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service.'
Last month, the Government published new guidelines outlining AI usage within the public sector. These guidelines advise against employing free generative AI (GenAI) models such as the ones mentioned earlier.
"These free GenAI tools may seem inviting, but due to insufficient management and oversight, they pose considerable risks for the Irish public sector," the guidelines stated. "Any information provided to a public GenAI tool could be used to train the model, potentially jeopardizing sensitive data."
The guidelines highlight several specific risks associated with using GenAI tools:
- Data Privacy Concerns: Sensitive data transmitted to these tools could potentially be used to train them, posing a significant risk to the public sector.
- Lack of Controls and Oversight: Unregulated GenAI tools are vulnerable to unauthorized access and may compromise data security.
- Bias and Inclusivity: The AI systems might not meet the standards for being inclusive and devoid of bias, potentially leading to inequitable treatment.
- Transparency and Accountability: These tools may not offer clarity as to their decision-making processes, making it challenging to hold them accountable for any mistakes or biases.
To address these risks, the guidelines recommend avoiding the employment of GenAI tools and instead prioritize implementing robust safeguards, human oversight, and transparency in AI systems utilized by the public sector. 🔒🕵️♂️🤔issa, guard y'allselves! 🚔💻🛡️
In alignment with the Government's guidelines on AI usage, it appears that any AI use within the Garda network will be restricted, especially when it comes to free generative AI models such as ChatGPT and DeepSeek. This is due to concerns about data privacy, lack of controls and oversight, bias, and insufficient transparency and accountability. Therefore, it seems that the priority for AI use within the Garda network will be on implementing robust safeguards, human oversight, and transparency to mitigate these risks.
