New IGP To Harness AI In Fight Against Crime
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has pledged to strengthen the force's capabilities and credibility, particularly in combating cross-border crimes through the use of technology.
He expressed hope that the move would steer the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) towards greater heights, in line with the force's modernisation, particularly in adopting the latest technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
'To carry out future policing tasks, I believe the use of AI must be given due attention so that our force continues to progress and is able to deal with any form of threat,' he told reporters after the 'Paluan Berundur KPN' farewell ceremony at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here today.
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