Prisons use AI to predict future crimes by inmates
The gist
Michigan's prison agency will pilot an AI-assisted system to classify inmates' violence risk from Dec. 1.
It aims to curb rising assaults, but critics warn of bias and unclear methods.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026The Michigan Department of Corrections announced the new prisoner classification system, saying it aims to improve safety for prisoners and staff.
- Oct 29, 2026MDOC said it hired Recidiviz, a Utah-based nonprofit technology organization, to help develop the system, with a pilot at selected prisons starting Dec. 1.
- Dec 1, 2026The AI-assisted system is set to begin testing in several men's prisons in Michigan.