Sarah Ng – Task 11 – Detain/Release 

I chose to link to Sarah’s post for task 11, Detain/Release because we both have concerns about the ethical implications of the use of AI in the criminal justice system. 

Sarah discusses the limitations of AI in determining whether a criminal should be detained or released. She argues that AI cannot detect emotion and body language, which are essential factors in deciding whether someone should be detained or released. She also questions the morality of using AI to determine whether someone should be detained, arguing that there must be a thorough investigation and hearing various testimonies of what happened. This is not a practical solution for bail hearings which usually happen within 72 hours of arrest, but in an ideal world, it would be desirable to have a though investigation..

On the other hand, I discuss the potential implications and consequences of AI-informed decision-making in the criminal justice system. If AI algorithms are trained on biased data, they may replicate and amplify existing biases in the criminal justice system, which can result in unfair outcomes, particularly for marginalized groups. The lack of transparency and accountability in AI decision-making can compromise due process and the right to a fair trial.