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Palantir, a tech firm specialising in AI, has sparked controversy for its discussions with the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) about calculating prisoners’ reoffending risks, reports The Guardian. The proposed system aims to use AI algorithms to analyse prisoner data and predict the likelihood of reoffending, potentially transforming risk assessments in criminal justice.
Ethical Concerns and Algorithmic Bias
Critics argue that predictive AI in justice systems risks reinforcing existing biases, especially against marginalised communities. While Palantir defends its technology as a tool for improving public safety, transparency advocates demand stricter oversight to prevent discriminatory outcomes. The debate highlights the ethical challenges of integrating AI into justice systems.
Editor’s Comment:
AI in justice is like walking a tightrope. Done right, it’s transformative. Done wrong, it’s a disaster waiting to happen.
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