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05/08/2025 - When AI Makes Mistakes in the Courtroom: Legal and Ethical Implications (Germany)

argument: Notizie/News - Public Law Institutions or Foundations of Public Law

Source: Deutsche Welle

Deutsche Welle reports on July 23, 2025, about the growing concerns regarding mistakes made by artificial intelligence systems used in courtrooms in Germany. The article discusses the legal and ethical implications of AI errors in judicial decision-making, including risks to fair trial rights and public trust.

It highlights challenges in integrating AI tools for evidence analysis and decision support, emphasizing the need for accountability, transparency, and clear regulatory guidelines. Legal professionals express concerns about AI bias and the potential for misjudgments. The piece calls for robust oversight mechanisms to ensure AI enhances rather than undermines justice, balancing efficiency with safeguards against errors.