AI in Justice: How One Startup Helps Public Defenders Navigate Digital Evidence

In this episode, Robert and Haley explore the powerful ways AI is being put to work in the justice system, focusing on an innovative tool designed to help public defenders handle massive amounts of body camera footage and digital evidence. Meet Devshi Mehrotra, the visionary founder of JusticeText, an AI-driven platform assisting attorneys in sifting through hours of video for crucial moments that support or challenge defense theories.

We dig into:

• JusticeText’s Features: How the AI flags key moments like arrests and Miranda warnings, allowing overworked public defenders to work smarter and faster.
• Building Ethical AI: The challenges Mehrotra faces in ensuring the tool supports fair trials without reinforcing biases in the justice system.
• The Need for AI in Law: Why digital evidence is drowning defenders and how AI can bring balance to an overloaded system.

We also discuss the broader landscape of AI ethics in criminal justice, especially for marginalized communities, and how tools like JusticeText are reshaping trust in technology. Join us as we break down the complex intersection of AI, ethics, and justice.