
AI and the law
Law Report
The Challenges of Algorithmic Risk Assessment in Sentencing
This chapter explores the implications of using an algorithmic risk assessment tool in legal sentencing, focusing on its evaluation of re-offending risks based on personal and socioeconomic factors. It raises critical issues surrounding racial bias, transparency, and the tension between statistical analysis and individual judgment in the justice system.
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