Opening Arguments Ok, but Would AI Judges Really Be Any Worse?
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Dec 23, 2024 
Aziz Huq, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, dives deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal system. He discusses whether AI can be rational and just, addressing the potential for AI judges and their implications for fairness. The conversation also touches on bias in predictive policing algorithms and the complex ethical dilemmas posed by automated decision-making in criminal justice. Aziz argues for a necessary balance between efficiency and humanity in our evolving legal landscape.
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Chicago PD’s Misuse of Predictive Policing
- The Chicago Police Department used a predictive algorithm designed to identify victims of violence.
- They repurposed it to predict perpetrators, leading to flawed policing practices.
Misapplication, Not Machine Error
- The issue with the Chicago PD's algorithm wasn't solely the machine's function.
- It was the misapplication of data meant for identifying victims, not perpetrators.
Limitations of AI in Predicting Crime
- Accurately predicting complex social behaviors like violent crime with AI is difficult.
- Training data often fails to capture the nuances of real-world situations.
