ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: POTENTIAL BENEFITS AND RISKS

Abstract [English]

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the criminal justice system, offering significant potential benefits but also raising critical risks and ethical concerns. This paper explores the dual impact of AI in criminal justice, particularly in areas such as predictive policing, risk assessment, and sentencing. On the one hand, AI promises increased efficiency, accuracy, and objectivity in decision-making processes, potentially leading to fairer outcomes and reduced human bias. On the other hand, the deployment of AI in criminal justice poses substantial risks, including the perpetuation of existing biases, lack of transparency, accountability issues, and the potential for over-reliance on technology. The paper also examines the legal and ethical implications of AI in criminal justice, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks, ongoing human oversight, and the development of ethical guidelines to ensure that AI tools enhance rather than undermine justice. Through a balanced analysis of the benefits and risks, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of AI's role in the evolving landscape of criminal justice.