Do you really know? How is AI being used in the legal system?
Aug 14, 2025
Discover how AI, particularly ChatGPT, is reshaping the legal landscape, with a fascinating case from Pakistan where a judge consulted a chatbot for a bail decision. The discussion dives into the potential benefits of AI for efficiency in justice, while also addressing serious ethical concerns. Can AI ensure fair trials or does it compromise them? Explore the intriguing balance between innovation and risk as the legal system navigates this new realm.
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Judge Uses ChatGPT In Bail Decision
- A Pakistani judge consulted ChatGPT before granting bail to a 13-year-old accused of kidnapping and attempted rape.
- The judge included ChatGPT's responses in his judgment and said he was impressed.
Colombian Judge Consults ChatGPT
- A Colombian judge used ChatGPT to decide if an autistic child's insurance must cover full treatment costs.
- The case shows judges are already turning to ChatGPT for complex legal interpretation.
Predictive Justice Explains Outcome Forecasting
- Predictive justice uses data analysis and machine learning to estimate legal outcomes from past cases.
- It can reduce uncertainty and even quantify damages, pensions, or indemnities in some domains.