Watch: AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US

Published: 12/23/2025
Watch: AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US
CrimeRadar, an AI-powered app generating crime alerts for US users, apologizes after false alerts cause distress. The app monitors police radio communications to produce alerts; however, BBC Verify investigation reveals inaccuracies across states like Florida and Oregon. Thomas Copeland elaborates on misleading alerts. Aisha Sembhi produced the report with graphics by Mark Edwards and Mesut Ersoz.