CAP and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Author Letter to National Institute of Justice Addressing Use of AI in the Criminal Justice System

The Center for American Progress and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law co-authored a sign-on letter to the National Institute of Justice that addresses law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence and outlines recommendations.

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On May 29, 2024, the Center for American Progress and Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law responded to the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) request for information to inform a forthcoming NIJ report that addresses the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the criminal justice system. The letter outlines recommendations to the NIJ on civil rights risks and discriminatory harms stemming from law enforcement’s use of AI.

Click here to read the full sign-on letter.

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