Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Investigation and Criminal Proceedings

The book explores the integration of artificial intelligence into contemporary criminal law systems and investigative practices. It examines how AI technologies are increasingly used to support crime detection, digital evidence analysis, predictive policing, and decision-making in both investigative and judicial processes. The work emphasizes that AI has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and accuracy of criminal investigations by processing large datasets, identifying hidden patterns, and reducing administrative workload. At the same time, the book highlights serious legal and ethical challenges arising from the use of algorithmic tools in the criminal justice system. These challenges include the risk of discriminatory outcomes, the lack of transparency in automated decision-making, potential violations of privacy and due-process rights, and the danger of replacing human judgment with machine-generated assessments. The study concludes that while AI can serve as a valuable support instrument, clear legal safeguards, accountability mechanisms, and oversight.