How AI makes policing more racist

Sigal Samuel, co-host of Vox's Future Perfect podcast, dives into the troubling intersection of AI and policing. She highlights how algorithms, like facial recognition, mirror societal biases, amplifying racial injustice. Samuel discusses the urgent need for federal regulations to monitor AI in law enforcement, advocating for oversight similar to that of the FDA. She also explores the importance of legislative efforts like the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, aiming to protect marginalized communities from discriminatory practices.