Tech, Trust, and Legitimacy: Discourse Ethics and the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Policing

Abstract

The promise of AI technology and its accompanying risks have provoked a rich debate among the community, police, philosophers, and ethicists focused on issues such as autonomy, fairness, accountability, and systemic bias. This thesis focuses on the manner in which public institutions like the police can adopt AI technology. How can Canadian police adopt AI technologies in an ethical manner that aligns with public expectations and demands in a time when the public sphere is fragmented and disrupted?