Debate on AI Judicial Decision-Making Must Start Now
The master of the rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos, has called for a debate on the role of artificial intelligence in judicial decision-making to begin immediately.
Speaking at the annual Legal Geek networking event, Sir Geoffrey Vos noted that while artificial intelligence can be used, the question of whether it should be used poses "difficult and potentially troubling" questions.
Like a helicopter or a chainsaw, in the right hands can be jolly useful, in the wrong hands jolly dangerous.
Sir Geoffrey Vos emphasized that artificial intelligence is simply a tool, and its use by lawyers and the judiciary is increasing, despite initial skepticism.
Author's summary: AI's role in judicial decision-making sparks debate.