Defendants who receive low scores are recommended for release under court supervision. Judges in several US states are using artificial intelligence ( AI ) to help with deciding bail for low - risk criminals . In Ohio , New Jersey , Arizona , Kentucky and Alaska , an AI - backed algorithm uses non - personal data to determine on a scale of one to six how likely an individual is to skip bail or commit another crime if denied bail . Some experts have said the AI risk assessment could be the next revolution in the American legal system , while others have warned of the dangers of inherent bias .
Judges in several US states are using artificial intelligence ( AI ) to help with deciding bail for low - risk criminals . In Ohio , New Jersey , Arizona , Kentucky and Alaska , an AI - backed algorithm uses non - personal data to determine on a scale of one to six how likely an individual is to skip bail or commit another crime if denied bail . Some experts have said the AI risk assessment could be the next revolution in the American legal system , while others have warned of the dangers of inherent bias .