UNICRI Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Exploring AI and robotics for law enforcement and criminal justice while addressing risks and ethical concerns.

About Us

Year Founded:

2015

Geography:

Europe

Address:

Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10 10127 Turin, Italy

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Mission

Part of the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, the Centre for AI and Robotics explores the potential of AI and robotics to support law enforcement and criminal justice, while addressing risks and ethical concerns.

Impact

AI areas they serve

Areas of Focus

AI and law enforcement

Robotics and criminal justice

Counter-terrorism and AI

Responsible AI for security

AI risks and malicious use

Capacity building

International criminal justice cooperation

Upcoming Goals

Continue developing frameworks for responsible AI in law enforcement

Expand capacity-building programs

Advance research on AI risks in crime and security

Support international cooperation on AI governance in criminal justice

Milestones

2017: Centre for AI and Robotics established within UNICRI.  Based in The Hague with UNICRI headquarters in Turin

Published research on AI for law enforcement, criminal justice, and counter-terrorism

Organized Toolkit on Responsible Use of AI for Law Enforcement (with INTERPOL)

Addressed risks of malicious use of AI

Conducted workshops and capacity-building programs for law enforcement globally