EP. 9 | AI Can Predict Crime. But Who Is Watching the Police? (Part 2)

What happens when police departments invest millions in artificial intelligence systems that may not actually understand the communities they're supposed to protect? In Part 2 of this AI Unhinged conversation, Dr. Calvin Lawrence continues his discussion with Keith Meadows, former Chief of Police for the City of South Fulton, about the future of AI in law enforcement and the consequences of getting it wrong. Drawing from their experience working together on policing technology, they examine why many predictive policing systems rely on oversimplified models of criminal behavior, how those systems can contribute to over-policing, and why human intelligence should never be replaced by an algorithm's recommendation. Chief Meadows reveals how his approach to crime data often challenged the recommendations of automated systems and why understanding the circumstances behind a crime matters more than simply counting incidents on a map. The conversation also exposes a growing challenge within the technology industry: companies marketing AI solutions that may not deliver what they promise, police departments purchasing systems without fully understanding them, and leaders failing to establish the policies and training necessary for responsible implementation. But the discussion doesn't stop at policing. Dr. Lawrence and Chief Meadows explore the future of data integration, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the growing demand for technology that can analyze increasingly complex information. The question is no longer just what AI can do. It's what we should allow it to do, who gets to make those decisions, and what happens when those decisions are wrong. Listen to Episode 9 of AI Unhinged as two professionals with firsthand experience developing and implementing policing technology challenge the industry to think beyond algorithms, profits, and promises. This is Part 2 of the two-part conversation with former Police Chief Keith Meadows. Listen to Part 1 for their discussion on facial recognition, predictive policing, racial bias, and accountability. LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. LAWRENCE: calvindlawrence.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @aiunhingedpodcast PRODUCED BY: ORGANIZED MOVEMENTS