THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON LEGAL SYSTEMS

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming sectors of the world, and the legal sector is no different. The emerging use of AI technologies into the judiciary has gigantic potential and issues. However, AI holds the potential to enhance the efficacy of legal processes by automating routine tasks like document searching, legal analysis, and contract analysis,reducing the cost of legal services, and making legal services more accessible. Artificial intelligence technologies such as predictive analytics also possess the ability to facilitate better decision-making by having the ability to distinguish between case law trends and predict outcomes. However, the universal application of AI also presents firm ethical, legal, and privacy concerns. Of these is the possibility of algorithmic bias, which can lead to biased or discriminatory judicial decisions. Another problem is a lack of transparency in AI decision-making, and therefore it can be difficult to explain how algorithms make decisions. Also, AI poses problems for traditional legal systems, as they were designed to take into account passive systems, not active ones. This paper discusses the advantages as well as challenges of AI legal systems, having a detailed look at their implications for lawyers, clients, and lawmakers. By this analysis, the paper emphasizes the need for a balanced regulatory environment for ensuring ethical use of AI while protecting individuals' rights and upholding justice in the legal system.