Shift AI was a success, connecting hundreds of professionals that were eager to propel the progress of AI and discuss the newest technologies in data mining, machine learning and neural networks. More at https://ai.shiftconf.co/. Talk description: A daily scan of news headlines shows that technology has become invasive and pervasive in every aspect of modern civil life. The increasing use of artificial intelligence technology by law enforcement and criminal justice institutions is raising serious issues for civil liberties and social justice. “Bad data” disproportionately targets already marginalized populations that have faced historical systemic discrimination. This discussion will touch on the consequences of the current application of Artificial Intelligence technology on initiatives to achieve equity and justice in our civil institutions.