AI and Social Implications in the Legal Context

This chapter will examine the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in law enforcement and criminal justice with a focus on the possible benefits and concomitant risks. The potential uses of AI in policing include predictive policing, surveillance, and justice administration with improved efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reduced human error. On the other hand, the same development holds many questions about civil liberties and ethics. Technologies such as facial recognition allow for tracking people without their knowledge or consent, which is a threat to privacy. The chapter explores these risks, engaging with the current debate on the responsible and ethical use of AI in policing. It underlines the necessity of strong legal protection so that abuses could be averted and AI applications must be able to honour human rights in the pursuance of fair and equal justice. The analysis done within the chapter will balance innovation with accountability and fairness.