AI, predictive analytics, and criminal justice
Past Event
As technology becomes more sophisticated, artificial intelligence (AI) is permeating into new parts of society and being used in criminal justice to assess risks for those in pre-trial or on probation. Predictive analytics raise several questions concerning bias, accuracy, and fairness. Observers worry that these tools replicate injustice and lead to unfair outcomes in pre-trial hearings, detention, and incarceration.
On February 19, Governance Studies at Brookings hosted an event to address the challenges of federal risk assessment instruments in the criminal justice system. Panelists discussed the implications of AI on criminal justice and ways to improve criminal justice reform initiatives.
After the panel, speakers answered questions from the audience.
Agenda
Panel
Darrell M. West
Senior Fellow - Center for Technology Innovation
Douglas Dillon Chair in Governmental Studies
Edwina Dorch
Professor, Retired - Texas A&M University
Faye Taxman
University Professor; Director, Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence! - George Mason University
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