A sheriff launched an algorithm to predict who might commit a crime. Dozens of people said they were harassed by deputies for no reason

Sep 12, 2020

A sheriff launched an algorithm to predict who might commit a crime. Dozens of people said they were harassed by deputies for no reason

Posted by Roger Dufur in category: information science

A new report sheds light on the pitfalls of “predictive policing” and casts doubt on AI-powered tools meant to fight crime.

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