U.K. Allows Judges to Use AI Tools with New Responsible Use Guidelines
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Judges in Britain and Wales can now use AI tools to help write legal opinions, with guidance on responsible use from the Courts and Tribunals Judiciary.
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The new rules allow "careful use of AI" to assist judges, but judges must take full responsibility for their work.
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There is debate around AI's disruptive potential in law, with some concerned about misuse; US courts have no official AI guidance yet.
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The British guidance permits AI to help with background material and briefs, but not new info without confirmation.
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One expert says these are the first English AI guidelines for judges, though US judges likely have internal rules.