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

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.