The Statue of Justice at the Old Bailey in London Jamie Lorriman / Alamy Stock Photo
Should artificial intelligence be used in the justice system, and if so should it apply the letter or the spirit of the law? While there are no plans for AI judges yet, this is a question that the UK government is already wrestling with as it considers the . Despite this, lawyers and computer scientists are warning that current systems can’t handle the ambiguity and nuance often required in legal situations.
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