Keywords
artificial intelligence, big data revolution, evidence-based sentencing, AI recidivism risk assessment tools, algorithmic racism, criminal justice system
Abstract
This article seeks to identify and examine critical issues arising from the deployment and use of AI recidivism risk assessment tools in the Canadian criminal justice system. It commences with the historical evolution of these tools in the criminal justice system, tracing their development from the first generation to the emergence of AI-driven risk assessments. By examining the progression of risk assessment tools from their origins to the current AI-powered systems this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities that these tools present. The article then delves into crucial issues such as algorithmic bias, highlighting the various ways in which biased outcomes could result from AI tools used in criminal justice risk assessment. This analysis lays the foundation for the concept of algorithmic racism, which is further developed in the article.
Recommended Citation
Gideon Christian, "Legal Framework for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology in the Canadian Criminal Justice System" (2024) 21:2 CJLT 109.
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