Alex Chohlas-Wood

@LX_CW

Asst professor at NYU interested in computational public policy and the justice system. Co-direct @comppolicylab. I'm at alexchohlaswood.com on Bsky

New York, NY alexchohlaswood.com Joined June 2011

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Alex Chohlas-Wood @LX_CW Oct 1, 2025

Have you ever forgotten an important date—like a birthday for a loved one?

Now imagine if forgetting meant ending up in jail.

Two years ago, we ran a randomized experiment that found that text message reminders reduce jail stays for missed court dates by over 20%.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying a court date reminder on screen.

Alex Chohlas-Wood @LX_CW Apr 19

In an age of rapidly evolving AI, we are *just* starting to learn how we can properly regulate these powerful new technologies.

While many new regulations will be well-intended, we won't know what really works until we try many different approaches.

Alex Chohlas-Wood @LX_CW Apr 1

CCJ just released a comprehensive guide to help CJ agencies make the right decision about whether and how to adopt AI.

This guide reflects many productive discussions we've had on the Task Force for AI over the last year—kudos to CCJ for distilling this into a practical guide!

Council on Criminal Justice @CouncilonCJ Mar 31

As criminal justice agencies and practitioners face urgent questions about how to effectively and safely adopt AI tools, CCJ's Task Force on AI released a new decision guide to help stakeholders evaluate, implement, and oversee AI in the justice system. counciloncj.org/assessing-ai-f…
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Alex Chohlas-Wood @LX_CW Feb 21

Police depts nationwide are racing to adopt AI.

Yet the NYPD hasn't permanently adopted a new AI tool since 2016.*

That stagnation is a choice. And it's NYC's most vulnerable residents who pay the price.

In @VitalCityNYC this week, I lay out a better path forward. (Link below)

A 911 call dispatcher working in front of five open screens. CC By 2.0. Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/143513894@N04/27188584211

Alex Chohlas-Wood @LX_CW Oct 30, 2025

In January, the NYPD said it would put two officers on every late-night subway car in New York City.

How can we know whether the NYPD kept its promise?

Police officers face away from the camera toward a New York City subway train. The photo is taken through a fare gate. Photo credit: Metropolitan Transit Authority via CC 2.0.