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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has tasked the Police force to explore new strategies including AI to combat online frauds that have been increasing alarmingly, leaving the government and the general public concerned.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has tasked the Police force to explore new strategies including AI to combat online frauds that have been increasing alarmingly, leaving the government and the general public concerned. According to the President, the police must explore the best technologies to combat the crimes.
The President emphasized the importance of the Police Force adapting to global technological advancements, particularly the increasing use of the internet and artificial intelligence. In today’s rapidly changing world, with the surge in internet usage and artificial intelligence, it’s imperative for the police to also evolve technologically and closely monitor cybercrime, she said.
Citing statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics, President Samia revealed that cybercrime incidents had risen by 36.1 percent from 1,006 cases in 2022 to 1,369 by December 2023. She pointed out that cybercrime is among the fastest-growing forms of crime in the country, with offenders using the internet to commit fraud, spread false information, distribute pornography, and engage in harassment.
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