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AI and the Courts
Artificial intelligence and the boundaries of judicial reasoning
Download PDFCan an algorithm assist a court without displacing judicial judgement? We examine the promise of artificial intelligence in legal research, and the enduring importance of reasons, transparency and human responsibility.
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Assistance, not substitution
Research tools can organise information quickly, but judicial judgement requires reasons that parties can understand and challenge.
Efficiency must not obscure responsibility.
A framework for scrutiny
- Verify every authority.
- Analyse the tool’s limitations.
- Preserve independent legal reasoning.