Caitlin Chin is a recent McCourt alumna and research Analyst at the Brookings Institution’s Center for Technology Innovation, where she contributes to policy research related to privacy, artificial intelligence, broadband and competition. At McCourt, she was a senior online editor for the Georgetown Public Policy Review. This interview was conducted via email and the responses […]
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 […]