Arrr! Judges in England, Wales be sayin' aye to limited, cautious use o' AI. But beware mateys, the floodgates be nigh!
2024-01-11
Arr, matey! In the past year, scallywag lawyers be tryin' to employ the power of artificial intelligence to craft legal documents, claimin' they be speakin' 'bout imaginary cases, which they be callin' "hallucinations." Blimey! These sea dogs be pushin' the limits, they be!
Judges in England and Wales have been given approval to use artificial intelligence (AI) in producing rulings, but there is debate about how extensively it should be used. Some experts believe that AI can gather information but is not capable of making the decisions and determinations necessary for judges and lawyers. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary has allowed judges to use AI for writing opinions but not for research or legal analysis due to concerns about the technology fabricating information and providing misleading and biased data.There have been notable blunders in the legal field involving AI, such as lawyers including references to fictional cases in court filings. This has raised caution about relying too heavily on AI in the legal profession. However, AI experts believe that the technology can be used effectively as long as humans remain in control of the process. They emphasize the need for judges to check the work produced by AI and ensure its accuracy.
Despite the potential risks, AI has already made significant advancements in reducing inaccuracies in legal models. However, due to the weight and impact of legal decisions, even a small rate of errors is considered too high. The inability to fully understand how AI models reach their conclusions is a challenge, but the technology has improved enough to provide confidence for some use in the English judiciary.
While there may be skepticism about AI, younger generations are more accepting and familiar with the technology. Over time, the use of AI in the legal field is expected to increase, even if it remains somewhat inaccurate. It is important for the legal profession to embrace and adapt to the presence of AI rather than ignore it.