Gillani backs use of AI in law and justice

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani Tuesday said that the Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every sphere of life including pursuit for justice and in creating ease and forming integrated systems in all sectors.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the University of Law College BZU international conference on ‘Role of Artificial Intelligence in Access to Justice in Pakistan Shaping the Future of Law, Peace and Equality,’ he said that seeking justice in our society is quite difficult, and cases often remain pending for many years. However, he emphasized that the use of AI in the fields of law and justice could be a game changer, as Al is not just an idea rather a reality. “For many Pakistanis seeking justice is an uphill task and we know justice delayed is justice denied,” he maintained, according to the Senate Secretariat. The Chairman Senate acknowledged that while there are challenges in utilizing AI, its global promotion has already helped in solving issues across various fields.

He emphasized that before AI is integrated into the legal system, proper training is essential. He believed that AI would enable the delivery of swift justice to people in remote areas.