AI-generated police report mistakenly claims officer was transformed into a frog (www.fox13now.com)

Heber City police recently tested an AI program for generating police reports, but it made headlines after erroneously claiming an officer turned into a frog. The mix-up was attributed to body camera footage capturing a scene from "The Princess and the Frog," highlighting the need for oversight in AI-generated content. The department used two AI tools, Draft One and Code Four, developed by MIT dropouts George Cheng and Dylan Nguyen, with the aim of reducing the time officers spend on paperwork. This incident emphasizes both the potential and the pitfalls of AI in law enforcement. While the software can streamline report writing—saving officers up to eight hours a week—it also underscores the importance of careful monitoring to ensure accuracy. Code Four is designed to process reports in both English and Spanish and incorporates features like sentiment analysis. As the trial run ends, Heber City officials express intention to pursue this technology further, highlighting a growing trend of integrating AI to enhance police efficiency while managing the complexities it introduces.