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Benjamin (Ben) Lamont is the Manager of Technology Strategy and Data for the Australian Federal Police. He is responsible for developing the AFP Technology Strategy and associated roadmaps to address capability gaps and opportunities. Ben also oversees the development and deployment of the AFP’s information management, data science, and analytics platforms. His role includes delivering and managing new and emerging technology across the AFP, including the responsible use of AI.

Helen Schneider is the AFP Commander and leads the AFP Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE). Helen started her policing career with the Queensland Police Service 26 years ago. After 16 years she transitioned to the Australian Federal Police and has worked within Counter Terrorism, both domestically and internationally, Organised Crime and Learning and Development. In partnership with Benjamin, Helen is exploring the use of AI to enhance the ACCCE’s operations and the wellbeing of its people AI Sydney Tour: Australian Federal Police shares how it’s using AI to protect Australia and its people – Microsoft Australia News Centre.

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