A police officer is being investigated criminally for the alleged use of AI

A police officer is under criminal investigation over his alleged use of artificial intelligence and has been dismissed from frontline duty in the first known case of its kind in the UK.

The officer, who has not been named, is being investigated over allegations he used the technology to “create evidence in a number of cases” and pervert the course of justice.

Derbyshire Police told the Financial Times: “A criminal investigation has been launched into allegations of perverting the course of justice after an officer allegedly used AI systems to create evidence in several cases.”

“The force is working closely with the Crown Prosecution Service in relation to any cases that may be affected.”

Police added the investigation was “at an early stage” and no further details were available.

It said: “The officer involved has been removed from his frontline duties pending the outcome of the investigation. No arrests have been made.”

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