What if AI isn't replacing attorneys but rescuing them from drowning in data?

Within ten years artificial general intelligence could match human capability for reasoning, making it an ideal tool for deciding some civil disputes Richard Susskind was the technology adviser to the lord chief justice between 1998 and 2023; he is the author of How to Think about AI: A Guide for the Perplexed (Oxford University Press)For a free copy of the book tell us what you think in 500 words or less.

New Zealand is taking a major step toward a more efficient and accessible justice system through the expanded use of technology in its courts. The government is set to modernise the law governing the use of audio and audio-visual links (AVL), enabling greater consistency and performance across the legal system.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping every profession, and the judiciary is no exception. Yet for judges, the challenge is unique: how to responsibly integrate generative AI into chambers’ workflows without compromising independence, confidentiality or the quality of judicial reasoning.