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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023)

Artificial Intelligence Conference: Legal Aspects of Digital Transformation 2023

Deployment of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System: Opportunities and Challenges

https://doi.org/10.54873/jolets.v3i2.158
Mr. Ahmed Mostafa El.Fiqy
Member of The State Lawsuits Authority, PhD Candidate at Faculty of Law, Cairo University

Corresponding Author(s) : Mr. Ahmed Mostafa El.Fiqy

elfiqy.ahmed@yahoo.com

Journal of Law and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023)

Abstract

With the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the accompanying technological transformations, numerous countries have consistently integrated modern technologies into various facets of daily life. Foremost among these technologies is Artificial Intelligence (AI), owing to its remarkable ability to meticulously analyze extensive datasets and produce results of considerable precision.


Globally, many nations have embarked on the utilization of AI technology within their criminal justice systems for the purpose of achieving cost efficiencies in law enforcement and court services, as well as streamlining the efforts of personnel involved at various junctures of the criminal justice process.


At present, the application of AI technologies is experiencing a notable upswing in the detection of criminal offenders. Through predictive policing tools, law enforcement agencies can pinpoint potential crime-prone areas. Furthermore, AI algorithms are becoming pivotal in the essential task of risk assessment, by determining the necessity of pretrial detention on a case-specific basis.


Despite the manifold advantages that the integration of AI may bring to criminal justice systems, it is not without its array of challenges. Much like any technology, AI embodies a dual-edged characteristic. The inherent risks encompass concerns related to safeguarding personal data; data bias that may engender disparities in sentencing and judicial decisions.


Hence, given the aforementioned considerations, we find it imperative to undertake a comprehensive analysis and discourse on this subject matter. Our inquiry will delve into elucidating the essence of AI algorithms, and their modus operandi. Moreover, we shall explore the diverse manifestations of AI utilization across different junctures of criminal procedures and, in conclusion, address the most salient perils accompanying such deployment.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence Algorithms Predictive Justice Data Bias Black Box Effect خوارزميات الذكاء الاصطناعي العدالة التنبؤية تحيز البيانات ظاهرة الصندوق الأسود
Ahmed Mostafa El.Fiqy, . (2023). Deployment of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System: Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Law and Emerging Technologies, 3(2), 571–624. https://doi.org/10.54873/jolets.v3i2.158
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Author Biography

Mr. Ahmed Mostafa El.Fiqy, Member of The State Lawsuits Authority, PhD Candidate at Faculty of Law, Cairo University

مجلة القانون والتكنولوجيا هي مجلة بحثية علمية مُحكمة ومتخصصة،تصدر بصورة نصف سنوية، تأسست في كلية القانون بالجامعة البريطانية في مصر في عام 2020. وهي تغطي جميع الجوانب القانونية ذات الصلة بالتكنولوجيا، بما في ذلك على سبيل المثال لا الحصر، الاقتصاد الرقمى، والتقاضى الإلكترونى، والتكنولوجيا الحيوية وقانون الخصوصية، التجارة والمعاملات الإلكترونية والجرائم الإلكترونية، وقانون الفضاء، وقانون الاتصالات والإنترنت.

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