Catching Pedophiles Using AI

Synopsis

Sue Black dedicates her life to catching child sex abusers, focusing on the unusual crime itself where perpetrators often record their actions. Generally, these abusers do not show their faces, but their hands can be visible. Sue's project, H-Unique, at Lancaster University, leverages the unique vein patterns found in people's hands and forearms. Through this initiative, she and her team encourage the public to submit photos of their hands to help AI identify potential offenders. This innovative approach aims to enhance the detection of child sex abusers by utilizing unique biological markers.