Japan to boost police investigations with advanced technology
"We can't keep up with attacks using the latest AI if police equipment lags behind," said the National Public Safety Commission chairperson.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
"We can't keep up with attacks using the latest AI if police equipment lags behind," said the National Public Safety Commission chairperson.

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News
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government
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safety
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Local
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