The problem I have with this, is the assumption that the "we" perfecting the algorithm is going to be doing so with the best moral and ethical intentions. In th

The problem I have with this, is the assumption that the "we" perfecting the algorithm is going to be doing so with the best moral and ethical intentions. In this case, we are dealing with an area (law enforcement) which has in the past been misused for political / power purposes. In my opinion, such areas definitely needs some degree of checks and balances to prevent power abuse. Reducing risk assessment to a ML style single algorithmic number would give the people in charge of the algorithm an awful lot of power. I do agree that if humans were entirely moral and ethical, ML can be a huge net gain. I'm not sure I trust humanity that much, personally.