The advancement and adoption of AI has occurred so rapidly, state legislatures have their work cut out for them to ensure their state statutes are up to date to address the emerging challenges AI introduces. One of the most serious threats AI poses to Americans is using AI in government agencies, specifically in the criminal justice system. 

The Tip Sheet below states in part: “Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are now being used in criminal courts across the United States, raising serious concerns about civil rights and the trustworthiness of these tools. Mapping Pretrial Injustice notes that ‘most states’ now use at least one risk assessment algorithm tool (RAT), including various forms of artificial intelligence, to ‘help judges and magistrates decide everything from bail and pretrial release or supervision to sentencing and gravity of parole or probation supervision.’” 

Read the rest of the Policy Tip Sheet here. 

Reach out to us here if you would like assistance with legislation in your state. For more information on AI, see our Tip Sheets on AI in Banking and AI in ESG.