Source: ACLU

ACLU publishes a detailed article explaining how artificial intelligence is currently infringing on the civil rights of Americans, particularly those from marginalized communities. The piece argues that while AI is often presented as objective, it frequently replicates and amplifies existing societal biases in critical areas such as hiring, housing, lending, and the criminal justice system. The ACLU points to specific examples where predictive policing tools and tenant screening algorithms have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown people.

The article outlines a path forward to stop these infringements, advocating for robust legislation like the reintroduced AI Civil Rights Act. It calls for mandatory algorithmic impact assessments, the prohibition of discriminatory algorithms, and a clear right for individuals to challenge decisions made by AI. The ACLU emphasizes that the fight for algorithmic justice is the new frontier of the civil rights movement and urges the public to demand accountability from both tech companies and government agencies deploying these systems.