Utah Bill Demands Transparency for AI-Generated Police Reports
2025-02-22
A Utah Senate bill (S.B. 180) would mandate disclosure when police reports are generated by AI. The bill requires police departments to establish AI usage policies, including disclaimers on AI-generated content and officer certification of accuracy. This follows the rapid spread of Axon's Draft One, which uses bodycam audio to create reports. Critics warn of AI's potential to misinterpret language, provide plausible deniability for officers, and compromise justice. King County, Washington prosecutors have already instructed officers to avoid using the technology. While a step towards regulation, stronger oversight is needed to address the concerns surrounding AI in law enforcement.