Don't even think about it.
The article focuses on the use of predictive software to identify street crime patterns and reduce crime. It states that in late 2011, property crimes in the Foothill region of Los Angeles, California dropped by 12 percent compared to the previous year after introducing predictive techniques. It sug...
| Publicado en: | Economist Vol. 408; no. 8845; pp. 22 - 24 |
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| Formato: | Artículo |
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Economist Newspaper Limited
7/20/2013
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| Sumario: | The article focuses on the use of predictive software to identify street crime patterns and reduce crime. It states that in late 2011, property crimes in the Foothill region of Los Angeles, California dropped by 12 percent compared to the previous year after introducing predictive techniques. It suggests mathematical models can make police more equitable and curb prejudice, but overuse of data could amplify biases. It considers the use of social media in predictive policing. |
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