FDAT Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Handwriting & Signature Examination
At FDAT, we recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common in many technical fields, including document analysis. While AI can offer useful efficiencies, our position is clear and firmly aligned with international forensic standards:
AI does not replace the expertise, judgment, or conclusions of a qualified Forensic Document Examiner.
How FDAT Uses AI
AI may be used in limited, supportive ways that improve workflow efficiency without influencing the outcome of an examination. These tasks include:
What AI Does Not Do at FDAT
FDAT does not use AI for any task that involves expert interpretation or opinion, including:
Why This Matters
Forensic conclusions must be:
For these reasons, AI cannot be used as a decision‑making tool in forensic handwriting or signature analysis.
Our Commitment
FDAT remains committed to:
At FDAT, we recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly common in many technical fields, including document analysis. While AI can offer useful efficiencies, our position is clear and firmly aligned with international forensic standards:
AI does not replace the expertise, judgment, or conclusions of a qualified Forensic Document Examiner.
How FDAT Uses AI
AI may be used in limited, supportive ways that improve workflow efficiency without influencing the outcome of an examination. These tasks include:
- Identifying and isolating signatures within large document sets
- Extracting measurable features such as slant, spacing, or stroke patterns
- Assisting with document triage and organisation
- Providing quantitative data that an examiner may consider alongside traditional analysis
What AI Does Not Do at FDAT
FDAT does not use AI for any task that involves expert interpretation or opinion, including:
- Determining who wrote handwriting or a signature
- Assessing authenticity or detecting forgery
- Evaluating disguise, simulation, tracing, or natural variation
- Detecting AI‑generated handwriting or synthetic signatures (no validated forensic method currently exists)
Why This Matters
Forensic conclusions must be:
- Scientifically defensible
- Transparent and explainable
- Reproducible
- Suitable for court presentation
For these reasons, AI cannot be used as a decision‑making tool in forensic handwriting or signature analysis.
Our Commitment
FDAT remains committed to:
- Using technology responsibly
- Maintaining the highest scientific and ethical standards
- Ensuring all opinions are formed by qualified human experts
- Monitoring developments in AI and updating our practices as validated methods emerge