Chapter
Parole Boards Are Biased. Can AI Help?
19:04 - 28:02 (08:58)
The use of AI in the parole system could help overcome implicit bias exhibited by many parole board members, leading to more accurate and just decision-making.
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There is a lack of clear and consistent rationale for denying parole that aligns with a statutory mandate in Arizona, according to former members of the state's parole board.
19:04 - 22:25 (03:20)
Summary
There is a lack of clear and consistent rationale for denying parole that aligns with a statutory mandate in Arizona, according to former members of the state's parole board.
ChapterParole Boards Are Biased. Can AI Help?
EpisodeLife Without Parole
PodcastViolation
The current parole system in the US is flawed, with certain characteristics making it less likely for individuals to be granted parole, regardless of participation in programs or good behavior.
22:26 - 25:00 (02:33)
Summary
The current parole system in the US is flawed, with certain characteristics making it less likely for individuals to be granted parole, regardless of participation in programs or good behavior. The indeterminate sentencing model is believed to be a potential solution to incentivize good behavior during prison terms.
ChapterParole Boards Are Biased. Can AI Help?
EpisodeLife Without Parole
PodcastViolation
The parole system is not designed to consider the perverse incentive that comes from inmates keeping their past firmly in the past and the challenges of balancing emotional authenticity with demonstrating rehabilitation progress, which leads to boards being skeptical about whether the offenders are a good fit for release.
25:00 - 28:02 (03:02)
Summary
The parole system is not designed to consider the perverse incentive that comes from inmates keeping their past firmly in the past and the challenges of balancing emotional authenticity with demonstrating rehabilitation progress, which leads to boards being skeptical about whether the offenders are a good fit for release.