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Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

This considers the use of AI algorithms to assist in making decisions such as sentencing, parole, and law enforcement. Proponents argue that it can improve efficiency and reduce human biases. Opponents argue that it may perpetuate existing biases and lacks accountability.

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Yes
86%
No
2%
Yes, assuming checks and balances are in place
5%
No, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives
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No, I don't trust the accuracy of AI yet

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 @9MKD8QM from Florida  answered…12mos12MO

ASBOLUTELY NOT, and AI is not a person NOR a PEER which would be making a mockery of our legal system which is already plagued by several other issues.

 @9L4Z23B  from Pennsylvania  answered…12mos12MO

No, not yet. More studies need to be conducted first

 @9SNR8JG from Maryland  answered…9mos9MO

Yes, it should be used to assist in making decisions. AI can analyze a record to determine what the expected punishments are from an unbiased view but it is up to judges and jury to make a final decision based on extenuating circumstances of the individual.

 @9TFW8PN from Georgia  answered…8mos8MO

AI needs more research, but could be used as a factual guide to assist humans in making a non biased judgement.

 @9ZMRJJR from Texas  answered…6mos6MO

No, I don't trust the accuracy of AI yet as it provides fake cases to create an opinion for a singular side.

 @B24ZD62 from Utah  answered…5mos5MO

No, not directly. We can use it to assist in some information, but the decision should not be made BY AI, it should still be made by a person.

 @9TNP6KTanswered…8mos8MO

No, I do not trust the accuracy fully of AI yet, and it should never be used in the first place in order to make decisions that will drastically affect lives.

 @9ZZ2C23 from Nebraska  answered…5mos5MO

no way, we’re talking about computers they have no feelings about what prison life does to a person especially solitary confinement. It should be outlawed

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