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Pitsea man made bomb 'to protect family' after asking chatbot

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (642+ words) A jury has heard how a father-of-two made a "viable" explosive device in his flat after consulting an AI chatbot about prepping for disasters. Ben Banham, 38, of Rokescroft in Pitsea, Basildon, also wrote a journal in which he referred to…...

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Departing Essex Police chief constable warns PM against cuts

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (499+ words) A retiring chief constable has warned the prime minister against any cuts to local policing, telling him: "Don't throw the baby out with the bath water." Ben-Julian Harrington steps down on Monday after eight years in charge of Essex Police,…...

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Greater Manchester Police says drones are 'future of policing"

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (495+ words) Drones have been described a "the future of policing" after they were used to help seize 130 illegal off-road bikes across north Manchester in the less than a year. The fleet of drones is being used by Greater Manchester Police instead…...

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South Yorkshire Police use AI call handlers to triage 101 calls

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (436+ words) South Yorkshire Police has launched a call handling system using AI software to triage calls to its non-emergency 101 number. It is hoped the new service will cut waiting times for people trying to report crimes by weeding out misdirected, nuisance…...