Article review #1
Title: Digital Criminal Investigations in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A Comprehensive
Overview
Akossiwa Agbenou
CYSE 201S
February 11, 2024
Describe how the topic relates to the principles of the social sciences?
In the age of artificial intelligence (AI), the article offers a thorough review of digital.
criminal investigation, covering its development, approaches, difficulties, and legal.
ramifications. Digital criminal investigation touches on several social scientific issues, especially
those related to criminology, sociology, and law. It includes examining how people behave in
digital settings, examining how technology affects criminal activity, and putting legal.
frameworks in place to control the use of digital evidence and investigations (Faqir, 2023).
Study’s research questions or hypotheses
The study’s research questions and hypotheses focus on how artificial intelligence (AI)
can be used to enhance digital criminal investigations. In particular, the research seeks to identify
the AI approaches used by law enforcement, determine the legal standing of evidence obtained
by AI, guarantee adherence to legal standards, and investigate future developments and uses of
AI in the sector (Faqir, 2023).
Types of research methods used
Descriptive and analytical research methods are used in the study’s qualitative research
methodology. Primary legal papers and secondary sources, such literature reviews from
respectable legal magazines and internet databases, are used in the data collection process.
Types of data and analysis done
Legal codes, legislative opinions, technological resources, and scientific literature
pertaining to criminal procedural laws and digital investigations are among the data kinds that
have been examined (Faqir, 2023). To glean conclusions and implications from the gathered
data, content analysis techniques are employed in the analysis.
Concepts from the PowerPoint presentations relate to the article
The article makes use of concepts from the PowerPoint presentations, such as how
technology shapes society, the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, and the difficulties
underprivileged groups experience in obtaining justice. The article addresses the moral and legal
obligations that come with conducting digital investigations, such as protecting privacy and
making sure the legal system is impartial.
How the topic relates to the challenges, concerns and contributions of marginalized groups
By emphasizing the value of protecting individual rights and liberties within digital
investigations, the theme links to the difficulties, worries, and contributions of marginalized
groups. It highlights how important it is to have legal frameworks that protect privacy and
uphold equity, especially for vulnerable groups who may be disproportionately impacted by
digital monitoring and investigation methods (Faqir, 2023).
The overall contributions of the studies to society
The article benefits society by offering perspectives on how digital criminal investigation.
is changing and how AI is being incorporated. It tackles important research questions, looks at.
ethical and legal issues, and highlights how crucial it is to uphold established legal frameworks,
be transparent and be fair in the pursuit of justice in the digital age.
References
Faqir, R. S. A. (2023). Digital Criminal Investigations in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: A
Comprehensive Overview. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 17(2), 77–94.
https://cybercrimejournal.com/menuscript/index.php/cybercrimejournal/article/view/189/
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