I’ve been mad about the inefficiencies of the criminal justice system for many years. It does wasteful harm to perpetrators while also not doing a great job at prevention or helping victims.
One possible reform I’m excited about the possibility of is having more AI monitoring of public spaces. For instance, if a woman could wear a sign saying “monitored by live camera” she might feel safer walking at night. Or a store might post a sign about AI security cameras.
Another possible innovation is AI parole officers (perhaps house in a cell-service neckband with a camera), and a reformed parole system intended to be a long-term nanny rather than an excuse to jail the parolee. If you had to wear your AI nanny anytime you were out of the house, and it would scold you if it looked like you were about to commit a crime… This might substitute entirely for prison for the majority of crimes.
I’ve been mad about the inefficiencies of the criminal justice system for many years. It does wasteful harm to perpetrators while also not doing a great job at prevention or helping victims.
One possible reform I’m excited about the possibility of is having more AI monitoring of public spaces. For instance, if a woman could wear a sign saying “monitored by live camera” she might feel safer walking at night. Or a store might post a sign about AI security cameras.
Another possible innovation is AI parole officers (perhaps house in a cell-service neckband with a camera), and a reformed parole system intended to be a long-term nanny rather than an excuse to jail the parolee. If you had to wear your AI nanny anytime you were out of the house, and it would scold you if it looked like you were about to commit a crime… This might substitute entirely for prison for the majority of crimes.