BBC: Can AI solve crime? -2

This kind of evidence went a little bit out of favour over recent years because of the excitement around DNA evidence. If something is out of favor, it is less popular or appealing. 

But AI could mean that patterns in finger marks or footwear marks are useful in solving crimes again. This is because AI can be used to compare a picture of a mark with a database of pictures from other crimes and get real-time insight. The adjective real-time means the information is presented at the same time that it's happening. 

Yes, AI can compare lots of inforamtion very quickly, which makes finding patterns in evidence much easier and more reliable. 

There are some problems with using AI to solve crimes though. 

To find these patterns, lots of private information would need to be collected, and police usually have to give clear reasons why they need access to certain information in their investigations. 

It's unlikely and AI-powered robot would ever replace a detective anytime soon!

Yes, and that reminds me of your question, Neil. I said that Sherlock Holmes was maybe the most popular dectctive. Was I right?

You were absolutely right. And I think people should try the quiz on our website to find out how much they know as well. It's at bbclearningenglish.com. OK. Let's recap the vocabulary we've learned, starting with the expression where you're coming from, which means your opinion or perspective on something. 

Your background is the area that you have the most work experience in. 

The question 'what can  this do for me?' means 'how can this help or improve things?'

Renaissance means new interest or activity in something. 

If something is out of favor, it has become less popular or appealing. 

And the adjective real-time means information is presented as it is happening. 

-perspective: point of view