Artificial Intelligence Could Help Justice: First Ideas Expressed in the UK
The UK wants to test artificial intelligence in the Crown Court. It is expected that this could lead to improvements in the justice system and simplify the work processes of lawyers and judges.
How Does the UK Propose to Change the Judicial System with AI?
The British government has decided to test new technologies and introduce artificial intelligence into the justice system. This could reduce accumulated backlogs in courts and help in the study and analysis of case materials. The first changes will be tried in Crown Court cases. This was reported by Sky News.
Artificial intelligence will work as a kind of "assistant" to support lawyers and staff. In addition, according to officials, it will optimize case management processes to speed up hearings.
Such changes, in particular, could increase the efficiency of court work and reduce the time for hearings, which crime victims currently wait a long time for.
Importantly, the system will first be tested in a closed environment to ensure it meets the high standards required by judges and lawyers in the future.
Artificial intelligence has the power to change for the better how we live, work, and govern. This positive impact can be seen in our justice system – thousands of days of administrative work saved for our probation officers, as well as the emergence of new tools aimed at reducing the number of court cases and delivering justice faster for victims,
said British Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
According to the official, probation inspectors in England and Wales will gain access to an AI tool called Justice Transcribe. It will automatically record and transcribe conversations with offenders.
Are There Risks in Introducing AI into the Judicial System?
The Law Society of England and Wales notes that the use of artificial intelligence in courts will be effective if the government conducts a thorough evaluation of the pilot project. Moreover, all findings after testing must be made public.
While new technologies should improve access to justice, they cannot replace vital funding and additional court staff. Robust safeguards are needed to protect all of us and preserve the integrity of the justice system,
said the society's executive director, Ian Jeffrey.
Which Professions Are Threatened by Artificial Intelligence?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he was mistaken when he compiled a list of professions that could disappear due to artificial intelligence. In his opinion, there are jobs that will remain in demand even during the rapid development of technology. These professions, which require skills related to creativity, complex decision-making, interpersonal communication, and responsibility, will continue to be important. Technology will rather change the content of work than completely replace people.
At the same time, experts call cybersecurity one of the most promising fields despite the development of automated protection systems. The number of cyber threats is growing, so the demand for specialists who can analyze risks, respond to attacks, and build security systems will only increase.
