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British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted
As UK police increasingly embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation published in June 2026 reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics. British police built an ambitious crime-prediction machine, but some of its results were found to be unreliable. The investigation highlights the challenges of deploying such technology in law enforcement, including issues of trust, accuracy, and bias. As we move further into 2026, the push for AI-driven policing continues to grow, but this case underscores the need for rigorous oversight and transparent evaluation. The article explores how the system was developed, what went wrong, and the broader implications for justice and public safety in an era of predictive algorithms.