If you are a threat intelligence provider dealing with sophisticated state-sponsored influence operations — this project developed an integrated platform of AI detection tools that identifies disinformation across multiple languages and modalities.
AI-Powered Platform for Detecting and Analyzing Criminal Disinformation and Harmful Online Content
Imagine a high-tech filter that doesn't just block spam, but actually understands when someone is lying to cause trouble or incite violence. It scans text, images, and videos across the web to spot fake news campaigns and the people behind them. It's like giving investigators a superpower to see through digital disguises and stop harmful rumors before they spread.
What needed solving
Police authorities often rely on commercial social media monitoring tools designed for brand marketing, which are incapable of detecting complex criminal disinformation or tracking extremist actors.
What was built
An integrated AI platform featuring data harvesters, disinformation detection tools, and a customizable dashboard for police analysts.
Who needs this
Who can put this to work
If you are a trust and safety firm dealing with the rapid spread of hate speech and extremist content — this project developed a system for ingesting content from social media and local sources to monitor harmful dynamics.
If you are a tech vendor dealing with police authorities who lack specialized tools for digital crime — this project developed a customizable dashboard and data model that adheres to GDPR and Law Enforcement Directives.
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing for the VIGILANT platform?
Based on available project data, no specific pricing or commercial cost for the platform is mentioned.
Can this system be scaled for industrial or national use?
Yes, the project aims to build a common European platform and has established a Community of Early Adopters (CoEA) for Police Authorities to adopt the platform.
What are the IP and licensing terms for the technology?
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, though it is developed as an Innovation Action for Police Authorities.
How does the system handle data privacy and legal regulations?
The project developed a data model and protocol for collection and storage that adheres to GDPR and the Law Enforcement Directive.
How is the tool integrated into existing police workflows?
It uses a user-centric approach with a customizable dashboard and includes a sustainable training network for Police Officers.
Who built it
The consortium is highly diversified with 19 partners across 11 countries, balancing academic research (5 universities, 5 research institutes) with practical application (4 Police Authorities and 4 industry partners). With a 21% industry ratio and 3 SMEs, the project is structured to move research from the lab into operational law enforcement environments.
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