A Post investigation found that many defendants were unaware of the technology’s role in linking them to crimes, leading to questions of fairness.
Archived version: https://archive.ph/0Bl9F
This
Rundle acknowledged that studies have raised concerns about the technology’s accuracy and fairness. “You cannot rely on this for probable cause alone,” she said.
However, her office said it could not commit to reviewing all 186 cases identified by The Post. In an email, Chief Assistant State Attorney Kathleen Hoague said “it is more important for us to work on a policy moving forward.”
and this
Despite a New Jersey appeals court ruling that Arteaga had a right to information about his AI match, the NYPD, which conducted the search for police in New Jersey, declined to provide it. Prosecutors in New Jersey reduced the charges against Arteaga as a result.
By then, Arteaga had spent four years in jail awaiting trial. Though he maintains his innocence, he said he pleaded guilty to second-degree robbery to get back to his two children. Caitlin Mota, a spokeswoman for the Hudson County prosecutor, declined to comment.
got me. My disappointment with the legal system continues to grow, seemingly, endlessly.
Does anyone know how this doesn’t fall under Brady violations?
Trade secrets trumps constitutional rights.
