‘AI should not be seen as a threat, but as…’: What a Supreme Court judge said

Justice Kohli, however, flagged ethical concerns regarding “accountability, transparency and protection of the rights of the parties“, which may emerge from the use of AI in the legal field.

“As we embrace the technology, it is imperative that we are aware of the ethical concerns that come with the use of artificial intelligence in the courts. The use of AI raises concerns about accountability, transparency, and protection of the rights of parties. It will be important to establish clear guidelines and protocols to ensure that justice is served equally to all parties, the apex court judge said at a function organized by ICICI Bank here.

Speaking on the subject of “artificial intelligence and legal sector”, Justice Kohli said that the use of AI has been a “game-changer” in the legal sector and has the potential to revolutionize the way lawyers work.

“The advent of artificial intelligence has raised some concerns among the legal fraternity. Lawyers may fear that their expertise and skills will be made redundant by technology. However, in my view, AI is not seen as a threat. should rather be seen as an opportunity to enhance the quality of legal practice due to the following reasons…,” he said.

First, AI has the potential to greatly improve the efficiency of legal practice by automating routine tasks, reducing the time required for legal research, and providing real-time access to information, Judge said.

He added that this can create more time and space for lawyers to focus on complex and value-added tasks, ultimately leading to better results for clients.

“other thing, AI systems can analyze Large amounts of data and identifying patterns and relationships that may not be immediately apparent to humans. This increases accuracy in decision making and results in better outcomes for the clients,” Justice Kohli said.

Third, AI can be used to provide customers with instant access to information, personalized recommendations, and virtual legal assistance. Justice Kohli said that it improves the overall experience of the customers and helps in building a long-term relationship.

Finally, the integration of AI into the legal profession has the potential to create new business opportunities, including the development of new legal-tech products and services, he said.

“In the years to come, the role of AI is bound to shape the legal world and bring about positive changes,” Justice Kohli said, adding that it is undeniable that technology has played a vital role in keeping the wheels of justice moving. during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.”

However, stressing on the need to use AI in the legal sector, Justice Kohli said that the technology would lack human empathy, compassion and reasoning, which are essential for the delivery of justice and would require judges.

“A judge comes to the bench with a vast and varied legal and personal experience, whose role goes beyond the bookish application of law. He is able to weigh the facts of a case, understand human behavior and apply the law to the circumstances.” equipped so as to arrive at a fair and just decision. AI, however advanced it may be, lacks the human empathy, compassion and reasoning that is essential for the delivery of justice,” she said.

In an AI-driven Indian judiciary, the role of judges is likely to change and evolve, Justice Kohli said, however, their fundamental role in ensuring fairness, impartiality and protection of civil liberties will remain constant and unchanged.

“While AI has the potential to vastly improve the efficiency of the judicial system, it can never replace a human judgement. Judges will continue to play an important role in upholding the principles of justice and ensuring that the rights of litigants are protected. ” He said.

The apex court judge said that “there is no limit to development as there is no limit to human intelligence and imagination” and that ultimately, AI is a creation of mankind.

“The bottom line is that AI can never replace the human values ​​that are deeply embedded in the formation of countries in education and institutions of excellence in governments and civil society. So let us embrace technology and AI, but also knowledge and a with a firm commitment to the rule of law,” he said.

ICICI Bank’s legal team has created “i-amicus”, a knowledge-sharing platform for its customers to deal with banking disputes.

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