Artificial Intelligence Will Identify Potential Killers in the UK.

Artificial intelligence algorithms will be used to identify potential killers among convicted criminals in the UK

In the UK, artificial intelligence algorithms will be used to detect potential killers among those who have already served sentences for crimes. This project has sparked controversy and has been described as eerie and dystopian. This was reported by Glavcom citing The Guardian.

The non-profit British organization Statewatch received information about the project's details through a freedom of information request. The project was initiated by the office of former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Initially, the project was named 'murder prediction project'; as a result, it was renamed 'data sharing for improved risk assessment'.

The algorithms will analyze data on crimes committed before 2015, using official sources such as the Probation Service and the police of Greater Manchester in the northwest of England.

According to official information, the algorithms will use personal data of those who have at least one conviction. However, the Statewatch group claims that the analyzed data includes information about people who have never been convicted, such as victims of domestic violence and individuals who have attempted suicide or engaged in self-harm.

Sophia Liall, a researcher at Statewatch, called the project 'eerie and dystopian'. In her opinion, it will only amplify bias against racial and low-income communities, and the use of sensitive data raises concerns.

Representatives of the UK Ministry of Justice stated that the project is research-based. It was developed based on existing data held by the Probation Service and prisons, as well as the police. Its main goal is to gain a better understanding of the risks of violent crimes among convicted individuals.

A report on the results of the project will be published soon, according to the UK Ministry of Justice.

This project has sparked many discussions and mentions regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the criminal sphere. Many critics consider it eerie and dystopian, as it could lead to greater bias and discrimination. However, supporters of the project argue that its goal is to improve the effectiveness of risk assessment and the prediction of violent crimes.