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UK group calls to ban AI crime prediction tech over bias

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

A UK advocacy group is campaigning to ban AI-powered "crime-predicting" technology, arguing it violates the presumption of innocence. The group highlights that these systems are trained on flawed data reflecting historical discriminatory practices, particularly against over-policed communities. They are specifically targeting tools used by law enforcement, citing Palantir's involvement with the Met Police as an example of problematic applications. AI

IMPACT Campaign aims to restrict use of AI in law enforcement, potentially impacting future policing strategies and civil liberties.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a policy advocacy campaign targeting AI technology with significant societal implications.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We have the right to be presumed innocent NOT predicted guilty. AI systems learn from existing flawed data. Data that reflects discriminatory police practices o

    We have the right to be presumed innocent NOT predicted guilty. AI systems learn from existing flawed data. Data that reflects discriminatory police practices over the years. We must act now to stop injustice for over-policed communities. Sign the petition to BAN so-called crime-…

    LINKS you.38degrees.org.uk/…/ban-crime-predicti…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It's right that Palantir, a firm powering ICE and the war in Gaza, is blocked from the Met Police. BUT we must go further. We must ban so-called crime-predictin

    It's right that Palantir, a firm powering ICE and the war in Gaza, is blocked from the Met Police. BUT we must go further. We must ban so-called crime-predicting tools, "which claim to predict who will commit crimes and where. These systems undermine the presumption of innocence.…

    LINKS metro.co.uk/…/inside-met-polices-750-mill…

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