AI in the Justice System
I often find myself at the intersection of technology and tradition.
Recently, an article featuring a top executive from Meta caught my attention. He advised students to focus on applying AI in specific fields rather than creating more Large Language Models (LLMs). This advice intrigued me, especially as I think about which jobs AI might replace in the near future.
Many jobs involving data analysis, and many creative work like illustration creation are being automated.
My recent visit to an Indian high court provided an intriguing perspective on things.
Witnessing one of the high courts in action was both fascinating and troubling.
The Judge often shouted at advocates, he seemed more concerned with their presentation and recalling legal sections correctly than with the substance of their arguments. This intimidating atmosphere seemed to detract from justice.
The justice system, especially at the high court level, appeared in need of some reform.
The emphasis on human memory and presentation skills over factual accuracy and logical consistency was clear.
Today, data handling is a strength of AI, So could an advanced AI system transform the justice system?
Inspired by that guy’s (Meta executive) advice, I envisioned an AI system designed to understand legal facts, analyze arguments, and provide fair judgments. This system would need to:
Understand Legal Data: The AI would be trained on a vast database of legal documents, case precedents, and statutory laws, understanding the context and nuances of each case.
Interact with Human Inputs: To fill gaps in information, the AI could interact directly with plaintiffs and defendants, asking relevant questions and seeking clarifications.
Evaluate Evidence and Arguments: Using logical reasoning and past cases, the AI would weigh the evidence against the arguments.
Ensure Fairness and Impartiality: AI's unbiased nature would provide judgments free from human prejudices, based solely on the merits of the case.
Adapt to Legal Reforms: The AI would continuously update itself with new legal precedents and amendments, ensuring its judgments remain accurate and relevant.
Addressing Constitutional Loopholes (Yes, they exist in every country’s constitution and continual amendments are made to rectify them)
Prominent judges like Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer and Justice P. N. Bhagwati have highlighted contradictory loopholes in the Indian Constitution in the past. An AI-driven system could help at least identify if not propose solutions for these inconsistencies.
Automating legal research and judgment drafting could really speed up case resolutions.
So, in conclusion move on from the LLMs already, and utilize AI to get disrupting our workplace landscape until our governments put an end to it for good.
