Scientists from Cardiff University and Charles III University of Madrid have developed a machine-learning tool that can distinguish between false and true robbery reports. VeriPol was developed specifically for such crimes, using 12 robbery reports from Spain's National Police. VeriPol has proved so successful, it has been rolled out to police across Spain, unearthing 64 fake robbery reports in one week, compared to the usual more than 1,000.
Scientists from Cardiff University and Charles III University of Madrid have developed a machine-learning tool that can distinguish between false and true robbery reports. VeriPol was developed specifically for such crimes, using more than 1,000 robbery reports from Spain's National Police. VeriPol has proved so successful, it has been rolled out to police across Spain, unearthing 64 fake robbery reports in one week, compared to the usual 12.