Gardaí restrict use of AI across garda network
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been restricted across the garda network, gardaí have confirmed.
In a statement, gardaí said the restriction relates to publicly available free-of-charge AI software.
This would include popular chatbot tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
Gardaí said they do not have any AI solutions on the garda network to "produce files/reports".
Any use of AI by gardaí is in line with the Government 'Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Service', gardaí added, and also adheres to any applicable legislative basis such as under the planned Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) (Amendment) Bill.
Last month, the Government published new guidelines for the responsible use of AI in the public service.
The framework advises against the use of free generative AI (GenAI) models.
"Free GenAI tools are very accessible but because they lack suitable management and oversight pose significant risks for use in the Irish public sector," the guidelines state.
"Any information given to a public GenAI tool could be used in training the model. Thus, we advise against their use in the public service," it adds.
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