The use of technology in judicial decision-making presents a number of opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes. By automating certain tasks, such as document review and legal research, technology can help judges and lawyers save time and increase accuracy. Additionally, AI tools can assist judges in analysing cases and identifying relevant legal precedent, leading to more informed and consistent decisions. These opportunities have the potential to revolutionize the legal system, increasing access to justice.
However, the use of AI in the judiciary also raises important questions regarding legal ethics, accountability, and transparency. While supporters have suggested that the use of algorithms for decision-making can improve efficiency, reduce bias, and lead to better outcomes, it also raises important ethical and legal questions.
Specifically, algorithmic decision-making can potentially undermine accountability, transparency, and fairness. Therefore, when algorithms are opaque, difficult to understand, or poorly designed, they may perpetuate or even amplify existing biases and discrimination, undermining public trust in the institutions that use them.
Our speakers will share their expertise and insights on the latest research and case studies in the field of AI and the law. You'll have the chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions on the future of the legal system in Latin America, and how AI can help us overcome some of the biggest challenges facing our legal system today.
Speakers:
- Carolina Aguerre Regusci, Universidad de San Andrés - Centro de Tecnología y Sociedad
- Juan Gustavo Corvalán, Laboratorio de Innovación e Inteligencia Artificial de la Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA IALAB)
- Daniel Alejandro Castaño Parra, Universidad Externado de Colombia
Moderated by Elsa Estévez, Cátedra UNESCO en Sociedades del Conocimiento y Gobernanza Digital y Directora del Instituto de Ciencias e Ingeniería de la Computación (UNS-CONICET).
Please note that this event will take place in Spanish.
To participate, please register.
For any further information about the initiative, please contact Marta Cantero Gamito and Lucia Bosoer.