ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
implications of artificial intelligence in criminal justice
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and criminal justice presents significant challenges and opportunities. AI has the potential to enhance efficiency, fairness, and effectiveness across the criminal justice system. However, these advancements also raise significant, understudied, and undertheorized concerns related to privacy, bias, accountability, system capacity, and public oversight.
In June of 2024, CCJ hosted a convening of three dozen experts from across criminal justice sectors, the technology industry, and civil society to facilitate dialogue on the key issues for policy and practice. CCJ Senior Fellow Jesse Rothman led the effort and produced a brief summarizing key themes from the convening. Rothman’s expertise in both criminal justice policy and artificial intelligence is helping us thoughtfully navigate the complex and nuanced issues surrounding technology and justice.
By grounding the conversation around AI and criminal justice in evidence, data, collaboration, and a commitment to public welfare, the Council on Criminal Justice is helping establish a foundation for ongoing engagement and policy development that aims to ensure AI is used responsibly and effectively in the criminal justice system to advance justice, equity, liberty, and safety for all.
Project director
Jesse rothman
Senior Fellow
Publications
DOJ Report on AI in Criminal Justice: Key Takeaways
To help stakeholders wrestle with critical questions about the use of AI in criminal justice, CCJ prepared a summary highlighting key findings and recommendations from a 2024 report on the topic produced by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Event Summary: AI in Criminal Justice – Navigating Opportunities and Risks
On December 4, 2024, the Council on Criminal Justice hosted a live webinar on the risks and opportunities related to using artificial intelligence in the criminal justice system.
The Implications of AI for Criminal Justice
In June 2024, the Council convened a group of experts and stakeholders to discuss the implications of AI for the U.S. criminal justice system. The meeting brought together a diverse group of leading stakeholders from across ideologies, disciplines, and sectors of the system
supporters
Support for this project comes from Heising-Simons Foundation, Microsoft, The Tow Foundation, and other CCJ general operating contributors.
