Dutch police are facing backlash over unchecked AI use that risks civil rights, a new report warns.
The Scientific Advisory Board for the Police dropped the bombshell Thursday. They reveal the force increasingly relies on AI and algorithms—without clear legal rules or outside watchdogs. This leaves citizen rights on thin ice.
No independent body exists to oversee how police collect and process data. The advisory board demands an independent commission to fill this gap and protect fundamental rights. 
The report spells out the threat: expanding AI use, zero regulation, and no accountability = major privacy and civil rights danger.
The watchdog’s call is clear — police AI needs rules and real supervision before it crosses a line.
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