Police Using AI To Catch Criminals Is Quick, Convenient And Scarily Imprecise

Artificial intelligence tools can contain many of the same biases that humans do — whether it be search engines, dating apps, or even job hiring software. The problem also exists in systems with even more dire consequences — specifically, the criminal justice system.

Facial recognition software is far from perfect, and we’ve seen how it can be worse for dark-skinned individuals. Combine this with law enforcement’s increasing use of face detection software and it creates a gruesome …

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