AI in terrorism sentencing: evaluating predictive accuracy and ethical implications

Shai Farber

doi:10.1080/1478601X.2024.2415558

AI in terrorism sentencing: evaluating predictive accuracy and ethical implications

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Abstract

This study investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to predict sentencing outcomes in terrorism-related attempted murder cases. By comparing AI model predictions with actual sentences from Israeli civilian and military courts, the research evaluates AI’s accuracy and consistency. Findings indicate that AI predictions align closely with human judgments yet also reveal significant challenges in capturing case-specific nuances. This study contributes to the debate on AI’s role in the legal system, providing insights into developing responsible and effective AI integration in judicial decision-making.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	352-370
Number of pages	19
Journal	Criminal Justice Studies
Volume	37
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.2024.2415558
State	Published - 2024
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

Artificial intelligence (AI) in legal systems
ethical implications of AI in law
judicial decision-making
sentencing algorithms. Terrorism case sentencing

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Law

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