5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI transforms anti-corruption drive, London trials AI monitoring, more

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AI revolutionises anti-corruption investigations, says UP ADGP at Police Science Congress; NTRO Chairman calls for increased AI awareness to prevent misconceptions; AI chatbots providing health tips raise concerns over harmful advice; India among top three most targeted APAC nations as AI-powered cyber threats rise - this and more in our daily roundup. Let us take a look.

The use of Artificial Intelligence has brought about a revolution in anti-corruption case investigations, according to Uttar Pradesh Additional Director General of Police Raja Shrivastava. Speaking at the 49th All India Police Science Congress, Shrivastava highlighted AI's role in expediting investigations and analysing criminals' digital behaviour reports. He emphasised the effectiveness of financial behaviour analysis in producing evidence for court cases and stressed the importance of data sharing among law enforcement agencies and departments in the context of modern policing, especially in the 5G era, according to a Deccan Herald report.

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NTRO chairman Arun Kumar Sinha emphasised the need for increased public awareness about AI. He warns of potential misconceptions and advocates for a dedicated national authority to oversee AI development. Sinha also underscores the importance of safeguarding user credentials during online transactions to combat cyber fraud, The Hindu reported.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making strides in offering health advice, but there are growing concerns. The US National Eating Disorders Association recently removed its AI chatbot, 'Tessa,' due to reports of harmful advice. While AI health tips cover symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, they're often presented as human-written