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The documentary examines how digital data is used to predict criminal behavior and inform judicial decisions. It features insights from experts like Sarah Brayne and Andrew Ferguson, who discuss how algorithms analyze past crimes to forecast future incidents and determine bail eligibility. The film raises questions about the reliability and fairness of these predictive algorithms, highlighting the potential biases embedded in the data they utilize.
Through interviews with various stakeholders, including judges and data scientists, the film covers the implications of relying on technology in the criminal justice system. It emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in algorithmic decision-making, as noted by Ruha Benjamin and William Isaac, who stress the importance of understanding the consequences of these systems on communities.
Why Watch
- •Find out how algorithms predict future crimes.
- •See how judges use data to make bail decisions.
- •Meet experts questioning the fairness of predictive technology.
Did You Know
•Algorithms are used to predict who might commit a crime based on past data.
•Judges use predictive algorithms to determine bail eligibility.
•Andrew Papachristos grew up in Chicago in the 1980s and 1990s.
Perfect For
Criminal justice reform advocatesData science enthusiastsTechnology skeptics