Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across the United States are increasingly utilizing a little-known artificial intelligence tool called Cybercheck to aid in the investigation, charging, and conviction of suspects involved in serious crimes like murder and human trafficking.

However, as its usage expands, defense attorneys have raised concerns about its reliability and transparency.

The software, developed by Adam Mosher, claims to leverage machine learning to gather publicly available information from the internet, assisting in identifying suspects and their whereabouts.

Despite assertions of over 90% accuracy and efficiency, questions persist about the software’s methodology and independent verification.

In some cases, judges have barred its evidence due to lack of reliability or refusal to disclose its workings, NBC News reported.

Defense attorneys have demanded access to Cybercheck’s proprietary code and algorithm, accusing Mosher of dishonesty regarding the technology’s application.

Despite criticisms, prosecutors continue to rely on Cybercheck, dismissing allegations against Mosher as translation issues rather than impropriety.

Written by B.C. Begley