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UNESCO’s recent survey of judicial operators worldwide has highlighted a significant lack of institutional guidance and training on the use of AI systems. In response, UNESCO, in collaboration with international experts, has developed draft Guidelines for AI use in Courts and Tribunals. The guidelines, shaped by the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, aim to ensure AI technologies are integrated into judicial systems in a way that upholds justice, human rights and the rule of law.

📣 Earlier this year we surveyed judicial operators from 96 countries on their use of AI. 💡 They said that 44% of judges, prosecutors and lawyers, are using AI tools such as ChatGPT in their work, yet only 9% have received proper institutional training or guidelines. UNESCO has now developed draft Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals through a series of expert consultations. ✅ Provide your feedback on the draft guidelines at: https://lnkd.in/ewnuGpsA Juan David Gutiérrez Rodríguez, Ikran Ali Abdirahman #aiethics #aigovernance #ruleoflaw

From theory to action. How to use #GenAI in tribunal and judical system. Just now UNESCO launched consultation of guidelines.

🌍 Earlier this year, UNESCO surveyed judicial operators from 96 countries on their use of AI tools in work-related activities. 📊 Our findings revealed that 44% of judges, prosecutors, and lawyers are using AI tools like ChatGPT. However, only 9% have received proper institutional training or guidelines. 🌐 In response, we have developed the draft Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals through a series of expert consultations. 📅 The draft Guidelines are now open for public consultation in English until 5 September 2024. We encourage your review and comments, please share widely! More details at "UNESCO Launches Open Consultation on New Guidelines for AI Use in Judicial Systems": https://lnkd.in/d_r-gXZK Juan David Gutiérrez Rodríguez Prateek Sibal #AI #Judiciary #RuleofLaw #PublicConsultation #UNESCO

💡 UNESCO Draft Guidelines for the Use of AI in Courts and Tribunals Following the recent discussions I participated in with Centre for Communication Governance and UNESCO on the use of AI in the judiciary, I wanted to provide my key recommendations: 1. Enhancing Existing Guidelines The current guidelines emphasize transparency, accountability, and human oversight, which are crucial. However, I recommend incorporating additional principles specifically addressing generative AI. Given the rise in the use of AI tools like ChatGPT for tasks such as search and document drafting, it's essential to outline clear rules for their adoption to maintain data protection, ethical standards, and human rights protections. 2. Context-Specific Adaptation It's important to contextualize these guidelines for different legal systems. Not all jurisdictions may be equipped with the same technological capabilities or regulatory frameworks, so flexibility in application will be key. This could include tailoring principles on data management, risk mitigation, and the autonomy of AI developers to suit various judicial environments. 3. Privacy Preservation In addition to personal data protection, I recommend adding a distinct principle focused on privacy preservation. This would strengthen the ethical framework, particularly with sensitive legal information, and ensure AI's use does not inadvertently compromise the privacy of individuals involved in judicial proceedings. 4. Judicial Independence Ensuring that the autonomy and independence of judges are maintained when AI systems are used is critical. AI should support but never overrule human decision-making. A principle protecting this autonomy could help safeguard against any potential erosion of judicial independence, especially as AI tools become more sophisticated. 5. Traceability and Interoperability Standards I also propose the inclusion of a separate principle focused on traceability. With multiple stakeholders involved, traceability would ensure that AI decisions and processes can be tracked, verified, and audited as necessary. This goes hand-in-hand with introducing interoperability standards to allow for seamless integration across different AI platforms, ensuring transparency and accountability at every level. Additional Feedback on Revisions The focus was on revising the AI guidelines to ensure they address the impact of AI on marginalized groups and include feedback mechanisms. Several key points were raised: - A standardized framework for evaluating AI tools should be established, including strategies for gathering input from underrepresented communities.  - The importance of risk assessment frameworks and audit guidelines was emphasized, particularly in preventing AI hallucinations. https://lnkd.in/gunPUDHR #judiciary #AI #tech #law #legal #marginalized

What are your thoughts on this? The European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI) has requested membership in the cross-parliamentary monitoring group on the AI Act, according to sources familiar with the matter. The group, which still needs to be formalised, was first meant to involve only the Parliament’s committees on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and is tasked to oversee the implementation of the AI Act. The AI Act—which aims to regulate AI systems according to the risk they pose to society—entered into force early August. The general-purpose AI rules will apply one year after entry into force, and the obligations for high-risk systems will take effect in three years. Read more in the article I left in the comments.

About the intrusion of AI tools in the judicial decision-making procedures. Many thanks to Panagiotis Trakadas and Anastasios Giannopoulos for their valuable contribution!! Comments are more than welcomed😊 #ai #justice #tardisproject

Many thanks to Springer Publishing for referencing our Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research article on “AI in Law and Legal Practice – A Comprehensive View of 35 Current Applications” (https://lnkd.in/eUChQNn) in their recent chapter on “The ‘Artificial Intelligence Act’ Proposal on European e-Justice Domains Through the Lens of User-Focused, User-Friendly and Effective Judicial Protection Principles” (https://lnkd.in/gXnAnHPP). This article explores the different ways in which AI is currently applied in the legal profession and how technology providers are trying to streamline work processes. Extra thanks to author Joana Covelo de Abreu. #artificialintelligence #AI #law #legalpractice #applications

The US, UK, and EU have signed the world’s first binding AI treaty: the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law. This agreement ensures AI development and use in both public and private sectors follow principles of transparency, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Signatories must assess and mitigate AI's negative impacts and provide remedies for violations of fundamental rights. They will need to determine whether new legislation is needed or if existing laws, such as human rights law, are sufficient. The full Convention is available here - https://lnkd.in/evcuQ3uW #AITreaty #AIRegulation #TechForGood

Want to know how courts are reacting to the explosion of #GenAI? Check out this tool from RAILS - Responsible AI in Legal Services. I really appreciate the following quote from Paul Grimm, Senior U.S. District Judge (retired) about the attorneys who have misused this technology in court filings, "These were entirely self-inflicted injuries because no lawyer or party should file any court paper without independently confirming the accuracy of the facts and legal authority cited." This new technology (like all tech) may be imperfect, but that doesn't mean it won't have an important role to play in court filings as well contract management.