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Illinois regulates the use of AI in the legal profession

27/12/2024

Illinois Supreme Court, the highest court of the US state of Illinois, one of the first US states to regulate it Use of artificial intelligence in the legal systemSo far only Delaware has been able to do this comparability theory Adopted. Illinois has set out in a policy document the basis on which judges, lawyers, court administration and other entities in the judiciary can use artificial intelligence to prepare briefs. The principles will come into effect from January 1, 2025.

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In the document, the Court has said that the use of AI must be compatible with legal and ethical standards. Regardless of technological advances, all users remained responsible for their work product. All users should carefully review AI-generated content to ensure the quality of their work.

The principles also require courts to remain vigilant as AI processes have the potential to undermine due process, principles of equality or access to justice. As examples of this, the document cites, among other things, material that reproduces prejudices, prejudices parties to the proceedings or renders truth and decision-making opaque.

The second point is the protection of privacy and confidentiality. These should not be compromised by the use of AI. The Court plans to regularly review the principles in order to adapt them to technological advances if necessary. The document makes it clear that judges remain fully accountable for their decisions.

Apart from the policy paper, there is another Handout for judges Which lists the most important points that should be kept in mind when using AI. The document also lists threats such as hallucinatory AI or deepfakes and briefly explains what they are and what consequences they can produce.

Despite all the potential problems, the Supreme Court sees technological advancements as a great opportunity to improve service for all parties to the court and ensure that access to justice becomes easier. That’s why we are constantly focusing on further training in new technological areas, including AI.

(Uma)