More AI in crime-fighting is on the wcay despite West Midlands Police row

Shabana Mahmood wants to see AI used to cut down on the time police take to get through admin (Picture: James Manning/PA Wire)

A new national centre for fighting crime with AI will form part of landmark policing reforms – despite recent controversy over the use of the tech at West Midlands Police.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced the creation of Police.AI, which will be used to cut down on staff admin at forces in England and Wales.

The government said the move will free up six million hours of work every year...