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“If you're not thinking about the way systemic bias can be propagated through the criminal justice system or predictive policing, then it's very likely that, if you're designing a system based on historical data, you're going to be perpetuating those biases.” quote by Kate Crawford
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“If you're not thinking about the way systemic bias can be propagated through the criminal justice system or predictive policing, then it's very likely that, if you're designing a system based on historical data, you're going to be perpetuating those biases.”

Kate Crawford

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Designing systems on biased historical data perpetuates systemic bias in justice and policing.

In simple terms: Biased data leads to biased AI.

Key Takeaway

Audit data and design for fairness.

Themes

bias AI justice systemic inequality

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy ethical

When to use this quote

  • algorithmic risk assessment
  • predictive policing tools
  • criminal sentencing software
  • public data dashboards

Key Concepts

machine learning ethics policy social impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What data sources are most vulnerable?
  • How can stakeholders ensure equitable outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Technical fixes alone cannot remove deep societal biases.

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