AI Tip Sheets

AI Transcription and Facial Recognition: Why States Need Clear Guardrails

AI Transcription and Facial Recognition: Why States Need Clear Guardrails

This policy tip sheet examines the rapid growth of artificial intelligence tools used for transcription, surveillance, and facial recognition, highlighting the significant constitutional and privacy concerns these technologies raise. It explains that AI’s ability to record, analyze, and interpret human communication—often without consent or oversight—poses a serious threat to Americans’ Fourth Amendment protections. The document […]

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AI in Criminal Justice: Reasons for Concern and Recommendations for the Future

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are now being used in criminal courts across the United States, raising serious concerns about civil rights and the trustworthiness of these tools. (For a basic primer on AI, see item 1 in the Notes section.[1]) Mapping Pretrial Injustice, a website created

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AI in Banking: The Threats to Liberty and Opportunities for Innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are changing the landscape of the global financial services industry, including in the United States. AI offers numerous benefits to financial companies seeking to lower costs and provide speedier decisions for consumers and other businesses, but it also comes with significant threats

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