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Thought Experiment : Predictive Policing AI

Scenario: Imagine a city implements an AI system for predictive policing, which predicts crime hot-spots based on historical data. The city claims that the system has made law enforcement more efficient, but does this raise any concerns about bias and privacy?

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Questions to consider:

- In what ways might this system reinforce biases?

- What are the potential privacy risks?

- Should citizens have the right to know about and challenge predictions made about them?

Perspectives to consider:

- Consider the balance between an improvement in public safety and potential profiling.

- Reflect on how the decision-making process could be made transparent and accountable.

Share your thoughts on the ethical usage of AI in policing. Discuss the measures that can be taken to ensure fairness and transparency.

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Further Reading Links:​

- Article on predictive policing and AI ethics

- Paper on AI, bias, and law enforcement

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