Algorithmic Compassion: AI's Emerging Paradigm in Missing Persons Investigations

Silika, Keith

Abstract

Inspired by Jo Callaghan's exploration of technological innovation, this paper critically examines artificial intelligence's emergent role in missing persons investigations. The research investigates how machine learning algorithms can provide unprecedented insights through advanced data analysis, predictive modelling, and cross-referencing capabilities. Drawing from the innovative Aide lock technology described in Callaghan's "In the Blink of an Eye", the study highlights AI's potential to process complex forensic data rapidly. The Aide lock, a fictional AI system in the novel, demonstrates how artificial intelligence can synthesize multiple investigative streams, identifying critical connections that might elude human investigators. By showcasing AI's capacity to identify subtle patterns, accelerate search strategies, and support emotional communication with families, the research offers a nuanced perspective on technological intervention in human-centric investigative processes.
Key words. AI. Missing Persons. Artificial Intelligence Assistant.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: 7th International Conference for Missing Children and Adults
• Start Date: Jul 2, 2025
• End Date: Jul 4, 2025
• Acceptance Date: Feb 22, 2025
• Deposit Date: Feb 23, 2025
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: AI. Missing Persons. Artificial Intelligence Assistant.
• Publisher URL: https://web.cvent.com/event/78fe3a79-5af3-4a98-8451-a985143895da/summary