Supreme Court's Stance on AI in Judiciary
The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within the judicial system.
Concerns Raised
- There is a risk of AI-generated content being misused in judicial processes.
Supreme Court's Response
- The court, acknowledged the concerns but preferred addressing these issues administratively rather than through judicial directives.
- The Chief Justice emphasized the importance of verifying AI-generated case laws, suggesting that this could be managed through judicial academies and training for lawyers and judges.
- AI is seen as a tool to assist with judicial tasks but not replace or influence judicial reasoning.
Training and Verification
- The court highlighted the crucial role of cross-checking by judges, which forms part of the judicial academy curriculum.
- With time, both the Bar and the judiciary will adapt to the integration of AI.
