Month: June 2021

Access to Healthcare during the pandemic in Washington, D.C.

Introduction The contagious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as COVID-19 has had disastrous consequences worldwide. First and foremost, it has led to a dramatic loss of lives and presented unprecedented challenges to public health and the officials responsible for public health. Moreover, this pandemic has caused massive socio-economic […]

The Perils of Predictive Policing

In the United States, police departments could use artificial intelligence to predict and prevent future crime. Proponents of these methods believe algorithms could improve law enforcement. However, evidence indicates the costs of predictive policing far outweigh any potential benefits.   As technology develops, life has become easier. Anything from streaming recommendations to ads on social […]