Cases involving the use of CSAM has Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning software

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.22.022873

I note you seek access to the following information:

Thank you for answering my previous FOI request (reference number 01/FOI/21/021680). Following on from this, I would be most grateful if you could answer the below questions:

• How many cases involving CSAM has Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning software been used on?
• Do you use the software in every case or just certain ones?
• Did you find that it helped to solve certain cases?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - How many cases involving CSAM has Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning software been used on?

Approximately 5 cases. These were a mix of new cases and cases already graded and was only used to compare the AI outcome against that of the reviewing officer.

Q2 - Do you use the software in every case or just certain ones?

The cases the AI was used on was as part of a pilot only and not relied upon.

Q3 - Did you find that it helped to solve certain cases?

It was never used independently so therefore the answer would be no.