In an unprecedented move, one of Canada’s provincial courts has issued a directive concerning the usage of artificial intelligence in court submissions. As the first of this nature in the country, it symbolizes a growing recognition of the role technology is playing and will continue to play in the legal sector. Dominique Hussey, President of the Advocates Society and a managing partner at the Toronto office of law firm Bennett Jones, predicts that there will be “additional directives” from other courts.
“It is going to be very important for the courts, the regulators, the legal profession and advocates to consider the implications of the use of AI in the justice system”, Hussey said. Nonetheless, the directive from the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench is somewhat short on details, leading to questions regarding the type of disclosures lawyers will need to make to the court and the level of detail required. For more details, consider reading the original article.