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AI-Powered Detection and Intelligence Suite to Combat Human Trafficking

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Imagine a digital net that can spot patterns of human trafficking across the web and at borders. It uses smart cameras and AI to find hidden clues in videos and images that humans might miss. It's like giving border agents a high-tech magnifying glass to stop criminals before they move their victims.

By the numbers
280
THB sources gathered
19
case studies from closed cases
67
semi-structured interviews
22
consortium partners
The business problem

What needed solving

Law enforcement lacks the tools to process massive amounts of online multimedia data to find trafficking patterns. This leads to a culture of impunity and missed opportunities to stop crimes at borders.

The solution

What was built

A modular AI ToolSuite for detecting and investigating trafficking using computer vision and multimodal analytics, plus innovative training curricula and serious games.

Audience

Who needs this

Border security technology firmsAI-based surveillance software companiesLaw enforcement training providersGovernmental security agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Cybersecurity & Surveillance
SME
Target: AI software developer

If you are a software developer dealing with the difficulty of spotting illegal activities in massive amounts of web data — this project developed a modular AI ToolSuite that analyzes multimodal streams to identify trafficking patterns. This allows for faster detection of online-facilitated crimes.

Border Management
enterprise
Target: Border security equipment provider

If you are a security provider dealing with inefficient manual checks at checkpoints — this project developed computer vision and AI tools that identify suspicious activities. This improves the capacity of border guards to disrupt trafficking chains.

GovTech / Public Safety
mid-size
Target: Police training consultancy

If you are a training firm dealing with outdated law enforcement curricula — this project developed innovative training materials and serious games. This boosts the ability of police academies to teach modern detection techniques.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for the ToolSuite?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

The project is exploring business feasibility and broader use through a modular design, though specific industrial scaling metrics are not listed.

How is the IP and licensing handled?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project focuses on the sustainability and business feasibility of its results.

How does it integrate with existing border systems?

The ToolSuite is designed to be modular, allowing it to be integrated into activities at border checkpoints using multimodal analytics.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project runs from 2023-11-01 to 2026-10-31, with field tests and demonstrations planned across three operational use cases.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly diversified with 22 partners across 12 countries, showing strong international reach. It features a balanced mix of 4 industry partners (including 3 SMEs), 5 universities, and 4 research centers, alongside 9 other entities like police authorities. The 18% industry ratio suggests a project heavily driven by research and public safety needs, but with a clear path toward commercial feasibility.

How to reach the team

Contact ETHNIKO KENTRO EREVNAS KAI TECHNOLOGIKIS ANAPTYXIS in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for the AI ToolSuite.