Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly popular tool in the criminal justice system, particularly in the area of criminal sentencing. However, concerns have been raised about the potential for social bias to be perpetuated through algorithmic decision-making. This article will explore the impact of AI on social bias in algorithmic decision-making in criminal sentencing.
AI is being used in criminal sentencing to predict the likelihood of reoffending and to determine the appropriate sentence for an offender. This is done by analyzing data on the offender, such as their criminal history, demographics, and socioeconomic status. The AI algorithm then uses this data to make a prediction about the offender’s likelihood of reoffending and recommends a sentence based on that prediction.