Previews + Extras
Computers v. Crime Preview
S49 E14 - 30s
In police departments and courts across the country, artificial intelligence is being used to help decide who is policed, who gets bail, how offenders should be sentenced, and who gets parole. But is it actually making our law enforcement and court systems fairer and more just? This timely investigation digs into the hidden biases, privacy risks, and design flaws of this controversial technology.
How Computer Algorithms Make Predictions
S49 E14 - 2m 30s
These computer programs use artificial intelligence to look for patterns in data without human instruction.
How Police Use Algorithms to Predict Crime
S49 E14 - 5m 25s
A machine learns from what’s programmed into it—and sometimes, that reinforces historical, discriminatory practices.
Similar Shows
The Secret Science of Sewage
Science and Nature
Genius by Stephen Hawking
Science and Nature
Kingdoms of the Sky
Science and Nature
Shanks FX
Science and Nature
Earth's Natural Wonders
Science and Nature
Adaptation
Science and Nature
America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston
Science and Nature
Beauty on the Wing: Life Story of the Monarch Butterfly
Science and Nature
Alzheimer's: What You Can Do
Science and Nature
The Great Polar Bear Feast
Science and Nature
WETA Passport
Stream tens of thousands of hours of your PBS and local favorites with WETA Passport whenever and wherever you want. Catch up on a single episode or binge-watch full seasons before they air on TV.