Software to combat child pornography

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Resource Centre Cyberjustice and AI by CEPEJ Council of Europe. Resource Centre on Cyberjustice and AI. European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), n.d., Available at https://www.coe.int/en/web/cepej/resource-centre-on-cyberjustice-and-ai. (Accessed March 2025).

The State Criminal Police Office of Lower Saxony (Landeskriminalamt Niedersachsen) developed AI-based software to efficiently analyze large data volumes from investigative activities for child pornography material. The system helps police quickly identify and filter out irrelevant images, reducing manual review time. Initially used in Niedersachsen, it is now being rolled out nationwide as part of the "Police 2020" program, enhancing the effectiveness of child pornography investigations across Germany. Positive feedback confirms that the software accelerates proceedings and aids in the faster identification of offenders.

Operational Efficiency and Case Management

Automated Case Management: AI tools streamline case management processes, including scheduling, tracking case progress, and managing documentation, thereby improving the efficiency of court operations. Speech-to-Text and Transcription Services: These applications convert spoken language into written text for court records, enhancing the accuracy and speed of documentation.

#analyze Analyze vast data volumes quickly by identifying relevant child pornography material. This process uses advanced AI algorithms to distinguish between harmful and non-harmful content, enabling faster investigations.

#automate Automate the sorting and filtering of image and video files, reducing the manual effort required by investigators. The system categorizes content based on its relevance, allowing experts to focus on critical materials.

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Developed by: Public Sector
Deployment Type: Web Platform
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Proprietary

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