About This Episode
CBC's long-running true crime podcast Uncover has built a reputation for serious, deeply reported journalism since its debut — and its new season, The Expert Witness, tackles one of the most pressing debates in modern criminal justice: the role of artificial intelligence as a witness and source of evidence in criminal trials. Host Sam Mullins guides listeners through a landscape where technology and the law collide in ways that would have seemed like science fiction just a few years ago.
AI in the Courtroom — A New Chapter in Criminal Justice
Over the past several years, artificial intelligence has begun appearing in criminal proceedings in ways that challenge traditional notions of evidence and expert testimony. Facial recognition technology, algorithm-based risk assessments, and AI-generated analyses of digital data are just some of the tools that prosecutors and defense attorneys now rely on inside the courtroom.