Artificial intelligence a new tool in intimate partner violence – East Finland police warn
East Finland police warn of artificial intelligence-assisted harassment in intimate partner violence. Case numbers in East Finland have already exceeded last year's figures.
Artificial intelligence automates harassment – intimate partner violence takes new form in East Finland
Savonsanomat.fi reports that intimate partner violence is no longer confined to physical violence or face-to-face control. According to Anu Aron, detective superintendent at East Finland police, artificial intelligence is now being used increasingly in harassment and stalking.
Previously, for example, sending harassing messages required continuous activity from the perpetrator. With artificial intelligence, this can now be completely automated.
– When artificial intelligence is used, for instance it can be set to send messages around the clock. Artificial intelligence does it on behalf of the person, Aron says.
According to Aron, this is a new form of harassment that can significantly increase the number of contacts, because the perpetrator does not need to spend time or effort on it themselves.
East Finland police are also concerned about the development of case numbers. Last year, the region recorded 1,380 intimate partner violence cases. This year in early November, the figure has already risen to 1,440. Aron estimates that the increase is explained by both a genuine increase in cases and better identification of the phenomenon.
Intimate partner violence can manifest in many ways: restriction, monitoring, stalking, and digital surveillance. According to Aron, violence often begins with small acts and can escalate over time to become more serious.
– As soon as there is a feeling that the activity is not right, it is worth seeking help. One should not wait to see if the situation escalates, Aron says.
In addition to the police, help is offered by shelters and the Crime Victim Crisis Line. According to Aron, the most important thing is that no one is left alone in such a situation.
Source: Google News FI — Crime (fi)