Forensic algorithms: The future of technology in the us legal system
This report discusses the use of forensic algorithms in the U.S. legal system and the associated challenges, including bias and lack of transparency.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Brookings Institution |
| Publication date: | May 12, 2022 |
| Authors: | Andrea Roth, Glenn Rodriguez, Julia Angwin, Mark Takano, Rebecca Wexler, Rediet Abebe, Rep. Mark Takano |
| Geographic focus: | United States |
Methods
The research method involved hosting a webinar with a fireside chat and a panel discussion. Participants included legal experts, a computer scientist, and an individual directly impacted by forensic algorithms. The discussion was transcribed and analyzed to extract insights and perspectives on the use of algorithms in the legal system.
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Key Insights
The report covers a webinar hosted by The Brookings Institution on the use of forensic algorithms in the U.S. criminal legal system. It highlights the potential biases and lack of transparency in these algorithms, which are used at various stages of the legal process, from policing to parole. The discussion includes insights from legal experts, a computer scientist, and a person directly affected by these algorithms. The report also touches on the Justice in Forensic Algorithms Act of 2021, which aims to set standards for forensic algorithms and prevent the use of intellectual property laws to block scrutiny of law enforcement technologies.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2022 publication year | English publication language | United States geographic scope | adversarial scrutiny | bias | due process | forensic | forensic algorithms | intellectual property | justice in forensic algorithms act | law | predictive systems | standards | technology | transparency | u.s. legal system | united states geographic scope