As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape various aspects of our society, its integration into the legal system has garnered significant attention. The intersection of AI and access to justice presents a unique landscape, where technology meets the complexity of legal decision-making and a broader access to alternative dispute resolution methods. In this thought-provoking session, we will explore the multifaceted impacts of AI on access to justice, examining its effects on the quality of judgments, addressing concerns about bias, pondering the ethical notion of non-human justice, and exploring the AIs ability to comprehend and deliver fairness to citizens.

Sub-topics include: 

•    Impact on the access to fast delivery judgments: AI technologies have the potential to enhance the quality of judgments by streamlining legal research, analysing vast datasets and providing data-driven insights to judges and legal practitioners. This sub-topic will explore how AI tools can assist in making informed, evidence-based decisions and potentially reduce errors and inefficiencies within the justice system.
•    Addressing bias in AI: ensuring that AI is not biased by its programmers or by the data it learns from is a crucial aspect of integrating AI into the legal system. We will discuss the challenges associated with bias in AI algorithms, potential strategies to mitigate bias and the importance of transparency, accountability and ethical considerations in AI development.
•    Non-human justice: a fascinating aspect of AI’s role in the justice system is the concept of non-human justice. Can AI systems, devoid of human emotion and subjectivity, truly deliver justice? This sub-topic will spark a philosophical and ethical discussion on whether justice can be administered impartially and fairly by non-human entities.
•    AIs Understanding of fairness: understanding fairness is a complex human concept, influenced by cultural, social and legal norms. We will explore the challenges AI faces in comprehending and applying fairness, including the difficulties in defining fairness and the need to balance various stakeholders’ interests. This sub-topic will delve into the evolving field of AI ethics and its role in shaping AIs understanding of fairness. This session aims to foster a deeper understanding of the potential benefits and challenges that AI brings to a more just and equitable society.
•    Role of AI in judgment elaboration: a critical consideration is the extent of AIs role in the legal process. Should AI be limited to assisting in the analysis of evidence, or should it participate in elaborating judgments? This topic will examine the advantages and disadvantages of AI involvement in judgment elaboration and the implications for human oversight.