Avon and Somerset Police in the UK developed a large-scale predictive analytics program, including a "Think Family Database" that compiled sensitive information on nearly half a million individuals. Machine-learning models were used to assign risk scores to adults and children, aiming to identify potential threats and harm. However, investigations revealed that some of these models were abandoned due to a lack of trust, poor predictive performance, and concerns over transparency, potentially undermining public confidence in law enforcement's use of AI. AI
IMPACT Highlights the risks of deploying predictive AI in law enforcement without adequate transparency and validation, potentially eroding public trust.
RANK_REASON Investigation into a large-scale AI-driven predictive policing program by UK police, revealing issues with trust, performance, and transparency.
- Andy Marsh
- Avon and Somerset Police
- Bristol Cable
- Bristol City Council
- College of Policing
- John Pegram
- Liberty Investigates
- Lighthouse Reports
- Offender Management App
- Think Family Database
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