The Dhirubhai Ambani Center for Law & Technology recently hosted a Two-Day School on AI & Law, to speak about the dynamic relationship between technology, which evolves faster by the day, and law, which moves at the slow, deliberative pace set by the will of legislative bodies.
The event hosted experts from around the world such as Jack G. Conrad , Director of Applied Research and Lead Research Scientist at Thomson Reuters; Ken Satoh, director of the Center for Juris-informatics, Japan; Dr. Shouvik Kumar Guha, Coordinator of the Centre for Law and Technology at the National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) and our very own Dr. Prasenjit Majumder, Assistant Professor at DA-IICT and an expert at Natural Language Processing and Cognitive Sciences.
In talks, whether idle or keynote, and panel discussions we not only delve into the tension between these forces but also try to chart a path as to how technological advancements can revolutionize the judicial system, making it more accessible and efficient.
Another key topic discussed was the how integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into legal systems can lighten the burden that litigious countries (such, as the United States) or countries with high case backlogs (such as our own, India) face by automating routine tasks such as document review, legal research, and even some aspects of legal writing, profoundly impacting the efficiency and structure of legal work. However, we must also be aware of the privacy risks posed by integration of AI into legal systems, as client-attorney relationships are sworn to the highest standards of confidentiality, which is challenged by AI tools’ potential access to sensitive information.
The event was a roaring success, allowing many students and academics to learn from global experts, forge new and enduring connections and enter into dialogue shaping the future of technology and law.