Lawsuit says AI tool disproportionately places Black prisoners in maximum security in Ontario

A proposed class-action lawsuit claims that an AI-based risk assessment tool used by Ontario correctional facilities discriminates against Black inmates by assigning them to higher security levels. The plaintiffs allege the system relies on biased historical data, resulting in disproportionate placement in maximum security settings. The case highlights broader concerns regarding algorithmic bias in judicial systems and the impact of automated decision-making on the rights of marginalized populations.