Posts tagged ‘Law’

December 1st, 2011

Neuroscientists can now predict the severity of psychosis. Does this affect the law?

by robertgreer

Researchers in the U.K. are claiming they can use functional MRIs and computer algorithms to predict whether patients will suffer from continuous psychosis (which is normally considered to require institutionalization) or episodic psychosis (which is not).  They claim a prediction accuracy of around 70%, while the legal standard for involuntary commitment to a mental institution is merely preponderance of the evidence.  Does this mean that courts should allow the use of this technique (or perhaps even compel it) when making involuntary commitment rulings?

November 28th, 2011

Artificial Intelligence – A Legal Perspective

by robert lamanna

From Stanford Law’s Center for Internet & Society.

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