Wecht Symposium to Explore AI’s Impact on Criminal Justice

 From its role in predictive policing to ethical issues pertaining to privacy and bias, generative AI has become a focal point for policymakers, law enforcement agencies and forensic scientists. The event, which will be held in the Duquesne Union’s Africa Room and online, will feature some of the leading experts on the science and law surrounding AI and its potential impact.
 
“The intersection of AI and criminal justice is both exciting and challenging,” said Ben Wecht, program administrator of the Wecht Institute at Duquesne. “While AI has the potential to revolutionize forensic analysis and improve law enforcement practices, it also raises significant ethical concerns. This symposium provides an important forum for discussing these issues and finding balanced solutions.” 

The symposium, which is free to all Duquesne students, faculty and staff, continues the University's legacy of offering horizon-expanding educational opportunities. 
 
Hosted by the Wecht Institute in partnership with Duquesne’s Carl G. Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology and Law, and the Thomas R. Kline School of Law, the symposium’s topics will include research in DNA analysis and facial recognition, applications in assessing reasonable suspicion and defending trade secrets, and more. 
 
12 CLE credits are available. Registration will close on Nov. 20. The symposium agenda and more information can be found at the Wecht Institute site.

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