Justice is supposed to be “blind.” But is race blindness always the best way to achieve racial equality? An algorithm to predict recidivism among prison populations is underscoring that debate.

A new algorithm aims to assess the likelihood of defendants being treated unfairly in court. The tool considers details that ought to be immaterial to the ruling — such as the judge’s and defendant’s ...

A panel including legal and artificial intelligence (AI) experts made the case today that algorithms used as evidence in court decisions and to influence other criminal justice decisions should be ...

In courtrooms across the country, judges turn to computer algorithms when deciding whether defendants awaiting trial must pay bail or can be released without payment. The increasing use of such ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child ...

Artificial intelligence is already impacting the criminal justice system, and its importance is increasing rapidly. From automated report writing to facial recognition technology, AI tools are already ...

FILE - A sign marks an entrance to the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023. The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial ...

The Justice Department has been scrutinizing a controversial artificial intelligence tool used by a Pittsburgh-area child protective services agency following concerns that it could result in ...

AI is not simply a tool; it is a force that can reshape power, accountability, and trust. If deployed wisely, it can strengthen justice, writes Jesse Rothman. Dreamstime TNS Artificial intelligence is ...