Role Of AI In Identifying Online Grooming Patterns: Law Enforcement And Strategies
- IJLLR Journal
- May 6
- 2 min read
Aakanksha Sharma, Ph.D Scholar, Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida
Dr. Rekha Verma, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University, Noida
ABSTRACT
Online grooming is a growing concern, with predators exploiting digital platforms to manipulate and exploit vulnerable individuals, particularly minors. This paper explores the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in identifying and combating online grooming patterns. AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, and data mining can assist in detecting suspicious behavior, patterns, and communications indicative of grooming, thereby providing law enforcement agencies with effective tools to identify potential threats.
In India and other countries, online platforms often lack sufficient monitoring systems to detect grooming activities in real-time. AI can be integrated into these platforms to automatically flag grooming attempts by analyzing textual interactions, voice patterns, and even visual content. By using predictive algorithms, AI can help predict grooming behavior before it escalates, enabling timely interventions.
This paper further examines current legal frameworks and strategies in India and other countries, evaluating the integration of AI tools within existing law enforcement mechanisms. The discussion highlights challenges such as data privacy concerns, the need for international collaboration, and the ethical considerations of AI surveillance. In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, AI-based systems have been utilized to enhance child protection laws and online safety protocols, while India is gradually adopting similar approaches.
The paper concludes by proposing recommendations for leveraging AI in law enforcement strategies to prevent online grooming, including enhancing AI training, strengthening cross-border collaborations, and ensuring compliance with global privacy standards. AI’s potential in safeguarding minors from online exploitation is immense, but its ethical deployment requires a balanced approach.
Keywords: Online Grooming, Artificial Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Child Protection, Data Privacy
