Ethical Effects of Incorporating AI into the Legal Decision-Making Process

Abstract

AI is a much-hyped topic nowadays, garnering everyone's attention. Everybody, especially engineers and scientists, is thrilled about its application(s) in various distinct sectors, creating a new job market, and many technology-based industries are beginning to welcome this new change. Countries like Japan, Singapore, and China have begun employing robots in finance (banks, corporate firms), hospitality (food, hotels), and healthcare.  Moreover, AI is used in education wherein students utilise it to great lengths to do their research, homework, and analysis. However, this new development is not free from adverse effects due to its potential limitations. The most ethical concerns of AI are over-dependence on technology and unemployment created with its advent. Masses are petrified regarding the vulnerability of certain job sectors. AI, however, has a wide range of applications, especially in the field of law. The applications of this development tend to make the lives of lawyers and judges easier and more efficient. Per Contra, one should not completely rely on it as every technology has its pros and cons, and there might be a possibility that its adversarial effects outweigh its benefits, which may be answered at the end of this research. This research aims to examine whether AI would be used in law and its ethical effects in legal decision-making. Besides, this research would also explore the dark side of this vast and indigenous technology. This research examines the relationship of AI with Law and its repercussions on the legal sector. A survey was conducted to discern people's perspectives regarding this concept in the future. Apart from that, it also demonstrates people's awareness of this unique notion. The result indicates that AI would enhance legal decisions while making them more efficient, but it should be overseen with a sense of responsibility and care. This conduct would further promote future lawyers' directions and make them aware of the potential dangers associated with it.