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Artificial Intelligence (AI)

By Buju, Stanciu & Asociații

AI in judicial proceedings

How could AI be used in judicial proceedings? - an analysis of the legal future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is constantly evolving. As is already known, AI can be used in various fields, including the legal system. The use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings can be beneficial. However, certain rules must be observed to ensure that it is used fairly and correctly.

 

What are the variables we will need to leverage before introducing AI into judicial proceedings?

 

  • Transparency: AI systems used in judicial proceedings must be transparent. It will be necessary to allow access to the information underlying the decisions taken. This will contribute to assessing and verifying the correctness of decisions.
  • Fairness: The systems must be designed and used in a fair manner. This will combat discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics
  • Accountability: The party responsible for the use of AI in judicial proceedings must be clearly identified. Periodic checks will be necessary to ensure that the systems are used correctly.
  • Accessibility: AI systems must be accessible to all users, regardless of their level of technical knowledge or other limitations.
  • Data protection: The information used in AI systems must be properly protected. It must be used only for the purposes for which it was collected.
  • Flexibility: AI systems must be flexible and capable of being adapted to changes in the legal field.

 

 

 The use of AI in judicial proceedings can offer significant benefits. It would lead to faster and more accurate decisions. However, it is important that these rules be observed to ensure that AI is used fairly and correctly. It is essential that society remain attentive to these issues. Assurances are needed that AI will not contribute to perpetuating inequity or worsening the situation for certain vulnerable groups.

Another relevant rule in the use of AI in judicial proceedings is to avoid automating critical decisions. Decisions relating to an individual's liberty, such as parole or imprisonment, should remain the responsibility of judges. They should not be left entirely in the hands of an algorithm.

 

How could it work?

 

It is important that the AI systems used in judicial proceedings be built and validated on the basis of accurate and representative data. If the data used is incomplete or unrepresentative, this can lead to unjust decisions.

In conclusion, the use of AI in judicial proceedings can offer significant benefits. One of these is a faster and more accurate decision. However, it is important to observe the rules of transparency, fairness, accountability, accessibility, data protection and flexibility to ensure that AI is used fairly and correctly, avoiding the automation of critical decisions and ensuring that the data used is representative.