Episode 64: AI & DNA: The Future of Forensic Intelligence

 Today on AI Ignited, host Elif Baser welcomes returning guest Ece Kuzuimamlar to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming forensic DNA analysis and reshaping the future of criminal justice. From AI-assisted genetic genealogy and predictive forensic modeling to massive DNA databases and algorithmic surveillance, this episode examines the growing intersection of technology, law, and ethics. Together, they discuss research from SAGE Journals, Cambridge Law, Human Genomics, NCBI, and other leading publications while unpacking the benefits and dangers of AI-powered forensic systems. The conversation also explores wrongful convictions, the Lukis Anderson case, constitutional privacy concerns, racial bias in forensic databases, and whether courts are prepared for AI-driven evidence. As forensic genetics evolves from simple identification toward predictive biological intelligence, what happens when algorithms enter the courtroom?