The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, jointly with the Action against Terrorism Unit of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department and in co-operation with the Law Enforcement Academy of the Republic of Uzbekistan, organized a two-day training course on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in law enforcement. Held on 21-22 October in Tashkent, the training brought together national law enforcement and specialized agencies to explore how AI tools can support their work while safeguarding human rights, protecting sensitive information and ensuring accountability.
Opening of the two-day training course on the responsible use of AI in law enforcement
As AI continues to create new opportunities for public institutions, its use in law enforcement requires careful consideration of the risks and safeguards involved. AI tools can support information analysis, document preparation, translation and other routine tasks. However, their outputs may contain errors or fabricated information, making professional judgement, independent verification and human oversight essential.
"Application of AI in law enforcement requires particular care. The decisions and actions of law enforcement institutions can have significant consequences for individuals and public trust. New technologies must therefore be used in ways that uphold human rights, protect sensitive information and ensure appropriate human oversight," - said Ambassador Antti Karttunen, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan, in his opening remarks.
Over the two days, participants explored practical applications of AI in law enforcement, including document analysis, reporting and information retrieval. The training addressed information security risks, particularly the risks of entering operational, personal or confidential information into publicly available AI tools. Participants also learned about locally run AI models as a potential alternative for handling sensitive information in more secure environments.
Participants also examined the legal safeguards for responsible AI use, including in counter-terrorism, and the INTERPOL-UNICRI Toolkit for Responsible AI Innovation in Law Enforcement. Practical exercises focused on effective prompting, verifying AI-generated outputs and applying human oversight and accountability.
The training was supported through OSCE Secretariat's Project CLEAR (Critical Thinking, Information and Media Literacy, Ethical AI, and Resilience for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and Radicalization that Lead to Terrorism), funded by Finland, Germany, Norway and the United States.
Project CLEAR supports participating States in strengthening comprehensive and human-rights-compliant approaches to preventing and countering violent extremism and radicalization that lead to terrorism that manifest in, and stem from, online environments and the misuse of the internet, emerging technologies, and AI for terrorist purposes across the OSCE area.
The training also demonstrated cross-dimensional co-operation within the OSCE, bringing together the politico-military and economic and environmental dimensions. This co-operation highlights the importance of addressing the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence through an integrated approach that considers both security and economic and environmental aspects.
