| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 12, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/criminal-justice/2026/05/12/cook-county-jail-ai-briefcam-chicago-crime |
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A coalition of community and advocacy groups is urging the Cook County Board of
Commissioners to reject a proposed $1.12 million contract for the use of AI-
powered surveillance technology at the county jail, arguing that officials
should first address the number of deaths at the facility.
In a let...