Source: Irish Legal News

Irish Legal News reports that a research team at Ulster University has initiated a new academic project to analyze the role of artificial intelligence in judicial decision-making. The study will examine how AI tools are being used in courts, their impact on due process, and potential risks to judicial independence and impartiality.

The project aims to assess whether AI enhances efficiency or introduces new forms of bias. Researchers will conduct interviews with legal professionals and review court systems in various jurisdictions where AI is already in use or under evaluation.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that the digitalization of justice aligns with legal standards and human rights protections.