Content Analysis of Judges’ Sentiments Toward Artificial Intelligence Risk Assessment Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) uses computer programming to make predictions (e.g., bail decisions) and has the potential to benefit the justice system (e.g., save time and reduce bias). This secondary data analysis assessed 381 judges’ responses to the question, "Do you feel that artificial inte...

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Authors: Fine, Anna (Author) ; Le, Stephanie (Author) ; Miller, Monica K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Criminology, criminal justice, law & society
Year: 2023, Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 31-46
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Keywords:
algorithm appreciation
algorithm aversion
Artificial Intelligence
Community sentiment
decision-making tools
Judges
Legitimacy
Procedural Justice
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Summary:Artificial intelligence (AI) uses computer programming to make predictions (e.g., bail decisions) and has the potential to benefit the justice system (e.g., save time and reduce bias). This secondary data analysis assessed 381 judges’ responses to the question, "Do you feel that artificial intelligence (using computer programs and algorithms) holds promise to remove bias from bail and sentencing decisions?" The authors created apriori themes based on the literature, which included judges’ algorithm aversion and appreciation, locus of control, procedural justice, and legitimacy. Results suggest that judges experience algorithm aversion, have significant concerns about bias being exacerbated by AI, and worry about being replaced by computers. Judges believe that AI has the potential to inform their decisions about bail and sentencing; however, it must be empirically tested and follow guidelines. Using the data gathered about judges’ sentiments toward AI, we discuss the integration of AI into the legal system and future research.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 39-43
ISSN:2332-886X
DOI:10.54555/CCJLS.8169.84869