Supreme Court to hear petition regarding risks of Generative AI leading to fake case laws
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition warning against the indiscriminate use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in judicial work. The petition highlights that GenAI can produce 'hallucinations,' resulting in fictitious judgments and research materials. It argues that opaque AI use could trigger constitutional and human rights concerns, potentially replicating or aggravating existing biases and discriminatory practices. The petitioner seeks strict guidelines or a policy for the regulated and transparent use of GenAI in courts and tribunals until a formal law is enacted to ensure stakeholder liability.
Key Points
- GenAI 'hallucinations' can lead to the citation of non-existent precedents and fake case laws in court proceedings.
- The petition urges the judiciary to use only bias-free data with transparent ownership to protect human rights.
- There is a risk of AI algorithms replicating and aggravating pre-existing social, legal, and stereotypical biases.
- The Supreme Court has acknowledged the need for a strict policy to regulate AI incursions into judicial functioning.
Exam Facts
- Bench led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
- Concept of 'AI Hallucinations' refers to AI generating plausible but false information.
- Petition filed by advocate Kartikeya Rawal.
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