Policy Analyst

Suchir Paruchuri

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AI Bias in the American Criminal Justice System

Capstone Project

This presentation delves into the issue of AI bias within the American criminal justice system, focusing on its detrimental effects on marginalized communities. It examines the application of AI in predictive policing, risk assessment, and sentencing, emphasizing the repercussions of biased data and algorithms.

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Policy Briefs by the author

Breaking the Cycle: A Comprehensive Approach to Reducing Recidivism through Holistic Rehabilitation

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Criminal Justice

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July 4, 2023

The following brief explores the imperative of holistic criminal rehabilitation as an effort to strengthen the justice system. It focuses on educational, resource-related, and psychological models as a way of achieving the former. Furthermore, it discusses the varying stances associated with holistic rehabilitation in the United States alongside the shortcomings of the aforementioned models and the consequences related to avoiding humanizing our justice system.

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Australia Social Media Ban For Kids

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Technology Policy

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March 25, 2025

The Australian government has proposed a full ban on social media access for individuals aged 16 and below to address concerns over mental health, online safety, and data privacy stemming from government research. The policy aims to mitigate rising rates of cyberbullying, harmful content exposure, and social media addiction among minors. Enforcement would require stricter age verification measures, potentially through government-issued identification or parental consent systems. Critics argue that the ban may infringe on digital rights, prove difficult to enforce, and push young users toward unregulated platforms. "Effective implementation requires balancing youth protection with accessibility, privacy concerns, and technological feasibility."

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Social Media Warning Label by Surgeon General

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Technology Policy

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December 18, 2024

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for warning labels on social media. Concluding from the scientific consensus of negative mental health effects on the developing brains of youth, the effectiveness of labels is up for debate. This brief will explain the scientific context and legislative future for limits or warnings on social media for tomorrow's youth.

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China and the US: War on AI Technology

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Technology Policy

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July 22, 2024

Geopolitics has come to the forefront of foreign policy along with growing concerns over AI. The US and China have engaged in a technology “cold war” to see which can advance more. This brief will share the history and context of the war.

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Protected Speech: Limitations of The First Amendment

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Technology Policy

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June 28, 2024

The role of social media has only increased since its inception, and the boundaries of what can be posted have been tested. As we come close to the 2024 election, a line must be drawn somewhere. The Murthy v. Missouri Supreme Court case attempts to draw that line, presenting a challenge to the status quo and potentially the American constitution. Our brief will examine the intricacies of the court case prior to the decision as the preliminary facts are laid out.

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Digital Ecosystem or Technological Damages to Environment

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Technology Policy

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June 12, 2024

Though AI has been powerful in its work to harness science and data with the aim to amass new solutions in combating climate change, does the very own carbon footprint and environmental damage of technology outweigh its benefits? This brief will examine the increased digital ecosystem's harms and conflicts with pursuing ecological solutions.

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Neural Implants: the Future of Healthcare?

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Technology Policy

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May 22, 2024

Brain chips, or more scientifically, Neural Implants have dominated the news lately for their human test trials picking up speed. With this revolutionary technology, new questions about their ethical guidelines and potential implications have been raised. This brief examines the history of neural technology and the future they might take as a new form of healthcare.

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Future of War - Artificial Intelligence Weapons

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Artificial intelligence

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March 2, 2024

With AI taking over many different sectors from digital art to driving, it appears weapons of warfare could be next. Through this highly controversial technological development, it has been heavily debated and dissected since its very inception. This brief will dive into the recent discourse regarding autonomous weapons and the potential of Artificial Intelligence in looking at the history, arguments, and future legislative implications.

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Ending the "War on Drugs": Highlighting Effective Treatment for Substance Abuse in the Criminal Justice System

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Criminal Justice

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January 23, 2024

The policy brief provides an overview of the historical trajectory of drug policies in the United States, discussing the shift from punitive measures to evidence-based, rehabilitative approaches within the criminal justice system. It highlights the effectiveness of various solutions such as cognitive therapy, medical interventions, and sustained support in mitigating recidivism and addressing the broader complexities of substance abuse and mental health within the justice system.

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Race and Justice: Analyzing Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System

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August 9, 2023

From law enforcement and prosecution to incarceration and sentencing, people of color in the United States are far more vulnerable to incrimination than others. The root cause of this remains the underlying racial and ethnic disparities in the dispensing of justice at its various stages. This brief examines the historical and sociopolitical factors that have contributed to these developments and suggests changes to make our justice system equal, unbiased and democratically just.

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Equal Justice for All? An Impartial Look at Gender Disparities within the Criminal Justice System

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Criminal Justice

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September 15, 2023

This brief aims to analyze gender disparities in the criminal justice system and propose legislation to enforce equality. We find that sexism in criminal justice is an expansive issue affecting all gender identities and that policy solutions should target reproductive health, mental health, and intersectional disparities between LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals.

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Democracy Beyond Bars: Bringing Political Prisoners to Light

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Criminal Justice

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November 21, 2023

The term “political prisoner” refers to a person detained, incarcerated, or facing legal consequences due to their political beliefs and activities. Over the years, the criminal justice system has inhabited many political prisoners for several reasons, mainly due to controversial movements and opinions. While free speech and the freedom to express oneself is a concrete law in the Constitution, there is still an increasing controversy around political prisoners and how they affect national security, individual rights, and government transparency.

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Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Policy Solutions for a Rehabilitative Juvenile Justice System

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Criminal Justice

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December 4, 2023

This brief explores whether the juvenile justice system accomplishes its goals of effectively rehabilitating youth offenders, or if it instead creates paranoia and instigates repeat offenders. It will recommend programs, practices, and legislation that could minimize the system’s incriminating effect on young lawbreakers and focus on rehabilitation.

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