Artificial Intelligence Implementation to Counteract Cybercrimes Against Children in Pakistan

Abstract

Increased internet usage also enhances cyberattacks, particularly in a developing country like Pakistan. These cybercrimes are common against children, demanding the implementation of automated systems and models to detect and counteract these crimes. By keeping in view the growing importance of AI-enabled cybersecurity systems, this article provides insights regarding implementing the relevant systems and models to counteract cybercrimes against children in Pakistan. The researchers reviewed current studies witnessing the performance, reliability, and results of AI implementation in different countries to relate their possible potential further to detect, takedown, and trace online violence against children effectively. Findings showed that AI-enabled software, i.e., Spotlight, SomeBuddy, Google AI Tool, etc., and models such as DAPHNE, iCOP toolkit, and PrevBOT can identify and takedown any indecent activity against children. Besides, detecting the perpetrators’ URLs, domains, and personal emails can further help the children resume internet usage in a healthy online environment. Thus, it is concluded that the internet technology is also creating vectors for abuse and exploitation against children. Harnessing powerful technology, i.e., AI, to analyze and manage the data can also enrich investigative functions. Towards this, local government and law enforcement agencies should resort to suggested tools that may identify even keywords and images. Further, the researchers have provided policy recommendations and discussed the limitations accordingly.

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