Justice B R Gavai Stresses Ethical AI Use in Legal Education and Judiciary

The Supreme Court judge calls for critical review of AI-generated content and cautious integration of AI in justice systems.

Justice B R Gavai emphasized the importance of critically reviewing AI-generated content in legal education to ensure accuracy and ethical standards.
He highlighted concerns about AI bias, fairness, and the potential for fabricated citations in legal research, urging students to verify AI outputs rigorously.
Gavai called for clear guidelines on AI-assisted plagiarism, proper citation of AI-generated content, and maintaining ethical boundaries in its use.
In the judiciary, he advocated for AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human judgment, citing the need for empathy and ethical reasoning in legal decision-making.
The judge also praised advancements like hybrid video conferencing and livestreamed court proceedings for increasing accessibility and transparency in the Indian judicial system.