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AI and the law

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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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