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A novel AI system is leveraging the vast data within prison phone calls to detect potential criminal activity, igniting a discussion about the ethics and effectiveness of predictive policing. The AI model is designed to analyze conversations, identifying patterns and keywords suggestive of ongoing or future crimes. While proponents tout the technology’s potential to prevent criminal acts and improve public safety, critics raise concerns about privacy violations, algorithmic bias, and the potential for misinterpretation of conversations. The original discussion surrounding this development can be found on Reddit’s r/artificial intelligence forum.