App data predicts when, where Brisbane criminals will strike next

Researchers have used historical crime figures, location app data and weather conditions to predict when and where Brisbane's criminals will strike next.

Melbourne university analysts used artificial intelligence to create an algorithm based on the check-ins from location app Foursquare and other historical Brisbane information. The study used data from more than 20,000 check-ins by Brisbane users on the Foursquare app, which has also been used to infer human mobility, predict traffic conditions or emergency events.It also analysed the data of 230,000 check-ins in New York City. Continue reading @ https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/app-data-predicts-when-where-brisbane-criminals-will-strike-next-20181030-p50cui.html