Source: tech.co
US Supreme Court warns against AI use within the legal system. Top concerns include false claims driven by AI hallucinations, biased data sets, and potential violations of confidentiality.
One of the biggest issues with using AI within the legal system: AI tends to generate “hallucinations,” a result of the fact that AI is designed to produce concepts and sentences that feel real, rather than ones that actually are real.
“In criminal cases, the use of AI in assessing flight risk, recidivism, and other largely discretionary decisions that involve predictions has generated concerns about due process, reliability, and potential bias.” – US Chief Justice John G. Roberts , Jr.
The Supreme Court’s report isn’t a complete polemic against artificial intelligence. It notes that targeted AI use can be a helpful time-saver, giving some limited tools to those who can’t afford a human lawyer.
“Proponents of AI tout its potential to increase access to justice, particularly for litigants with limited resources. […] For those who cannot afford a lawyer, AI can help. It drives new, highly accessible tools that provide answers to basic questions, including where to find templates and court forms, how to fill them out, and where to bring them for presentation to the judge—all without leaving home.” – US Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.
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