Inaccurate info, algorithmic bias undermine justice – Kaduna Attorney-General warns younger attorneys

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Kaduna State, James Atung Kanyip, has inspired attorneys to embrace synthetic intelligence and authorized automation as instruments for bettering authorized observe and entry to justice, whereas exercising warning in opposition to their potential dangers.

Kanyip made the decision on the Votive Mass and Opening of the New Legal Year of the National Association of Catholic Lawyers, Catholic Diocese of Kaduna, held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Barnawa, Kaduna, beneath the theme, “AI and Legal Automation: Opportunities and Risks for Catholic Lawyers.”

The Attorney-General, who can also be a member of the Association, stated AI might help attorneys with authorized analysis, doc organisation, routine drafting and knowledge administration, thereby lowering delays and prices whereas permitting practitioners to dedicate extra time to advanced authorized issues and their shoppers.

He, nevertheless, warned that wrong info, algorithmic bias and breaches of shopper confidentiality might undermine justice if the expertise was used with out correct safeguards.

Kanyip additional emphasised that technological development should uphold human dignity, equity and the frequent good, reaffirming the Kaduna State Government’s dedication to strengthening justice establishments and bettering entry to justice.