Artificial Intelligence Used in Victim Impact Statement

SOURCE www.npr.org
Stacey Wales used artificial intelligence to create a video of her late brother, Christopher Pelkey, addressing the court and his killer in a road rage incident. The video expressed forgiveness and encouraged love and living life to the fullest. The judge and attendees were moved by the video, and the killer received a 10.5-year sentence for manslaughter.

Key Points

  • Stacey Wales used AI to create a video of her late brother speaking at the sentencing hearing
  • The video expressed forgiveness and positivity towards the killer
  • The judge and attendees were moved by the video
  • The killer received a 10.5-year sentence for manslaughter

Pros

  • Allowed the deceased victim to 'speak' at the sentencing hearing
  • Expressed forgiveness and encouraged love and positivity
  • Helped the family in the healing process

Cons

  • Raised ethical questions about the use of AI in legal settings