The Cutting Edge of a Double-Edged Sword: How AI can Improve and Disrupt Operations

Saturday, October 18, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 4AB, Colorado Convention Center

The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in technological advancement, prompting increased public and governmental focus on artificial intelligence (AI). While AI offers law enforcement powerful tools to enhance operations, it also presents serious risks when misused by criminals or state actors. This panel will explore the benefits, challenges, and controversies of AI in policing through global case studies, highlighting both innovative uses and emerging threats. Police executives will gain strategies for managing AI risks and understanding the consequences of misuse or inaction. The session will conclude with a discussion on current and future AI applications, concerns, and collaborative opportunities.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Jonathan Lewin

Chief (Ret.)
Chicago Police Department
Chicago, Virginia, United States

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Speaker(s)

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Changlin Li

Executive Director
AI Safety Awareness Project
Oscar Wijsman

International Lead AI and Data Science
National Police of the Netherlands
The Hague, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands