INTERVIEW: Japan to Boost Police Investigations with Advanced Tech
Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)--Japan aims to strengthen its investigative capabilities using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to tackle cyberattacks and "tokuryu" loosely organized anonymous criminal groups, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Yasuhiro Hanashi has said. "We need to respond without delay to protect safety and security, which are the foundation of ...
Tokyo, October 19 - Japan intends to enhance its investigative capabilities through advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence, to combat cyberattacks and loosely organized, cyber-savvy criminal groups, stated National Public Safety Commission Chairman Yasuhiro Hanashi in an interview on Friday. Hanashi highlighted the urgent need to safeguard public safety and security as the bedrock of citizens' well-being.
Referring to tokuryu groups, which leverage cutting-edge information and communications technology, he described them as the most significant threat to public security. To bolster their investigative prowess, police are committed to refining their investigative abilities. Furthermore, he pledged the establishment of a system for remote analysis of highly encrypted messaging apps, a proposal currently under consideration by the Diet, Japan's legislative body.
Hanashi also announced that police would pursue various measures in tandem with pertinent ministries and agencies, including monitoring cryptocurrency assets.
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