The "Criminal Mind" Calculator

On the Media | Jun 24, 2016

Courts across the United States use algorithm-based risk assessment software for criminal sentencing. At best, these systems are only sometimes accurate in predicting the likelihood of recidivism. At worst, they mimic the same subjective human biases courts hope to avoid. Brooke talks with Julia Angwin, a senior reporter at ProPublica, about the problematic "theories of criminality" reflected in algorithm-based criminal justice.

Song:

"Life On Mars" by Meridian String Quartet

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

NJ Gov. Sherrill: If state police were too aggressive at Delaney Hall, we'll look into it

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill took call after call Wednesday night from people who told her state police had been overly aggressive in violent clashes with protesters outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center this weekend.
Ask Governor Sherrill |

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.
On the Media |

Ask the Mayor Recap and More News From City Hall

Elizabeth Kim discusses the issues Mayor Mamdani talked about in his first "ask the mayor" segment.
The Brian Lehrer Show |
YOU ARE ONLINE