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- Awareness conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Police and Justice held in Prishtina, 15-16 September 2026.
On 15-16 September 2026, the Home Affairs Programme of the European Union in Kosovo (HAPE) project organized and supported a two-day awareness conference on AI in Prishtina, led by a French expert, bringing together representatives from the European Union office in Kosovo (EUOK), and key Kosovo institutions in the field of Law Enforcement, Internal Affairs, and Justice.
The conference brought together participants from EUOK, the Kosovo Police, Ministry of Internal Affairs, Police Inspectorate of Kosovo, Kosovo Academy for Public Safety, Special Prosecution and Basic Prosecution, creating an opportunity for institutions to exchange views and experiences on the growing use of AI and the challenges it may bring to their daily work.
Throughout the two days, participants explored the fundamentals of AI and its different forms, including embedded AI, generative AI and decision-support systems. Particular attention was given to the potential use of generative AI in law enforcement, including document summarization, drafting assistance and translation.
An important part of the conference focused on the legal and regulatory aspects of AI, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Police-Justice Directive and the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. Participants discussed why a clear legal basis, data protection and institutional compliance are particularly important when AI technologies are used in a law-enforcement environment.
The discussions also addressed some of the practical risks associated with AI, such as inaccurate or misleading outputs, data poisoning, exposure of personal data, deepfakes and forged documents, as well as the importance of maintaining human oversight and critical thinking when using AI tools.
The second day was dedicated to practical case studies, allowing participants to apply the legal and operational principles discussed during the conference to realistic law-enforcement scenarios, including the misuse of generative AI in investigations and the deployment of AI-enabled cameras.
The conference concluded with a discussion on the key challenges and risks related to the use of AI in law enforcement, as well as the importance of developing appropriate organizational, institutional and legal frameworks to ensure that AI is used responsibly and in line with EU standards. The two-day event provided a useful space for dialogue between Kosovo institutions and contributed to raising awareness about both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with the use of AI in the justice and law-enforcement sectors.