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A 'black box' AI system has been influencing criminal justice decisions for over two decades—it's time to open it up (phys.org)

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Justice systems around the world are using artificial intelligence (AI) to assess people with criminal convictions. These AI technologies rely on machine learning algorithms and their key purpose is to predict the risk of reoffending. They influence decisions made by the courts and prisons and by parole and probation officers.

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[–] UnhappyCamper@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

This was a very interesting read. Crazy to think this system has had control over the outcome of criminals with what seems like little oversight. Since 2001 even.