Wendy O’Brien on Ban predictive policing

Wendy O’Brien

UNODC Technology and Innovation Advisor and crime-prevention and criminal-justice officer focused on human-rights-based AI governance.

Noting concerns regarding the possibility of feedback loops, and the self-fulfilling prophecy of directing police attention to specific areas or individuals on the basis of historical data that may perpetuate patterns of over-policing, Member States are strongly encouraged to refrain from the use of AI-driven or AI-enhanced predictive policing.

AI Verified (Sep 30, 2026)

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Dr Wendy O’Brien, UNODC Technology and Innovation Advisor, presenting the salient points of Workshop 4 at the 15th UN Crime Congress plenary meeting, 30 September 2026. The UN transcript records her statement that Member States are strongly encouraged to refrain from AI-driven or AI-enhanced predictive policing because of feedback loops and over-policing.

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AI Verified The quote expressly urges Member States to refrain from AI-driven or AI-enhanced predictive policing; it directly covers the complete ban proposal. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 19d ago

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AI Verified The quote calls on Member States to refrain from AI-driven or AI-enhanced predictive policing, which supports the recorded for vote on banning predictive policing. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 19d ago

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AI Verified The September 30, 2026 UN transcript records Wendy O'Brien delivering the exact recommendation against AI-driven or AI-enhanced predictive policing. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5 · 19d ago

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