Posted on 01/01/2024 1:57:32 PM PST by Libloather
With a wary eye over the future of the federal courts, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warned Sunday of the perils of artificial intelligence (AI) when deciding cases and other important legal matters.
His remarks came in the annual year-end report issued by the head of the federal judiciary, which made no mention of current controversies surrounding his court, including calls for greater transparency and ethics reform binding the justices.
Noting the legal profession in general is "notoriously averse to change," Roberts urged a go-slow approach when embracing new technologies by the courts.
"AI obviously has great potential to dramatically increase access to key information for lawyers and non-lawyers alike," he said. "But just as obviously it risks invading privacy interests and dehumanizing the law."
"But any use of AI requires caution and humility," he added. "As 2023 draws to a close with breathless predictions about the future of Artificial Intelligence, some may wonder whether judges are about to become obsolete. I am sure we are not— but equally confident that technological changes will continue to transform our work."
Roberts also summarized the work of the nation's 94 district courts, 13 circuit courts and his own Supreme Court. Previous year-end reports have focused on courthouse security, judges’ pay, rising caseloads and budgets.
The chief justice's predictions of the future did not include his own court's caseload, as he and his colleagues are poised to tackle several politically-charged disputes in the new year, many focused on former president Donald Trump's legal troubles and re-election efforts.
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Does he not realize AI is a hands off self replicating program that is not controled by anything?
AI today is not self replicating with no controls. There are absolutely controls. That is why these AI systems seem quite woke; companies throw out results they do not like and put ones in they do.
Will AI be an 0bama Judge or a Trump Judge?
What does Traitor Roberts believe?
Good to know that even thought he’s been ducking all the biggest constitutional issues over the past four years it’s all because he’s been thinking about the very serious issue of lawyers using ChatGPT too much.
Unplug the darn things!!!
AI is a tax.
Will China do the same?
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