No. 1 (2026)
Critique of artificial reason: sociological perspectives on power, ethics, and human relations

1/2026

AI in prison and restorative justice. The ‘Cognify’ challenge

Published 2026-01-31

  • Niccolò Faccini

Niccolò Faccini
LUISS Guido Carli

Abstract

The evolution of cognitive neuroscience has opened up unprecedented scenarios. The latest AI frontier is the proposal to provide prisoners with a “fast-track” rehabilitation through the implantation of customized synthetic memories that would quickly trigger feelings of guilt and remorse. This paper explores in a philosophical key the appropriateness of a similar approach, assessing its potential compatibility with the key elements of restorative justice.

Keywords

IA, autonomia, carceri, rieducazione digitale, giustizia riparativa

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