Emojis, Slang, and Crime: Australia’s Bold AI Plan to Decode Gen Z’s Secret Language
The Australian Federal Police are building an AI to decode the cryptic world of Gen Z and Alpha emojis and slang to track online crime. Because when your teenager says “💀,” you want to make sure it’s not literal.
Hot Take:
Who knew that emojis could be the modern-day hieroglyphics of crime? Australia’s Federal Police are out here trying to decode the cryptic world of Gen Z and Alpha slang like they’re deciphering ancient scrolls. But hey, if it means catching ‘crimefluencers’ who think sadism is a hobby, more power to them. Also, kudos to the AFP for taking a break from binge-watching CSI reruns to pioneer some actual forensic tech. Who needs Hollywood when reality is this entertaining?
Key Points:
- Australia’s Federal Police (AFP) is developing AI to interpret Gen Z and Alpha online slang and emoji language.
- Decentralized online crime networks are glorifying crime and targeting young girls.
- The AFP has secured multiple international and domestic arrests targeting these networks.
- The task force uses new AI tools to detect encrypted communications involving crime.
- AFP’s innovative methods include deciphering crypto wallets and utilizing smart devices in forensic investigations.
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