Courts and police are turning to AI to reduce bias, but some argue it'll make the problem worse
March 17, 2019 at 09:30 AM EDT
Increasingly, algorithms and machine learning are being implemented at various touch points throughout the criminal justice system, from deciding where to deploy police officers to aiding in bail and sentencing decisions. The question is, will this tech make the system more fair for minorities and low-income residents, or will it simply amplify our human biases?