Dyhia Belhabib, a maritime crime fighter, discusses using AI tool Heva to detect and stop crimes at sea. She explores combatting modern-day piracy, drug smuggling, and more. The podcast delves into the investigation of illegal activities on vessels, challenges in combating maritime crimes, and the necessity of AI technology to proactively track criminals.
AI-powered tool Heva detects maritime crimes like illegal fishing and human trafficking.
Combating ocean crimes requires a combination of technological advancements and human insights for effective solutions.
Deep dives
Using AI to Combat Ocean Crime
Environmental scientist Dejia Bellabede utilizes AI technology to identify vessels involved in crimes like illegal fishing and human trafficking. Through data analysis, her team aims to expose criminal activities at sea and hold perpetrators accountable for their actions.
Impact of Maritime Crimes on Society
Maritime crimes such as drug trafficking and illegal fishing have significant repercussions on society, including contributing to real estate inflation and the drug crisis. Efforts to combat these crimes face challenges due to outdated policing techniques and criminals' adept use of technology.
Balancing Technology with Human Involvement
While technology plays a crucial role in detecting and combating ocean crimes, human input remains essential to understand complex contexts and ensure a nuanced approach. Combining technological advancements with human insights is key to effectively addressing crimes like human trafficking and forced labor at sea.
Can AI help catch oceanic outlaws? From drug smugglers to modern-day pirates, maritime crime fighter Dyhia Belhabib introduces Heva: an AI-powered tool that aggregates international criminal records to detect and stop crime that might otherwise get swept away in the tide. After the talk, Sherrell dives deeper into how technology can help us keep our oceans safe.