Russian Chief Justice Says AI Is a Tool, Not a Judge
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Igor Krasnov, Chief Justice of Russia's Supreme Court, stated at the BRICS Supreme Court Chief Justices Forum that artificial intelligence is a tool to assist judges but cannot replace human judgment in legal decisions, emphasizing that justice requires conscience, independence, and professional experience.
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The BRICS Supreme Court Chief Justices Forum brings together judicial leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to discuss legal cooperation and emerging challenges like AI in justice systems.
NEW DELHI, September 5. /TASS/. Artificial intelligence is a tool in the hands of a judge - it is neither an agent of justice nor a judge itself, Igor Krasnov, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Russia, said while speaking about the ethical principles governing the use of AI in the judiciary.
"I am convinced that artificial intelligence is a tool in the hands of a judge, an assistant, but not an agent of justice, and certainly not a judge," Krasnov said at the BRICS Supreme Court Chief Justices Forum. "Deciding a case, evaluating evidence, establishing the truth, and applying the law are acts of human judgment grounded in law and conscience, as well as the principles of independence, fairness, and impartiality, and informed by professional experience - not probability."
He stressed that artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and big data "are powerful tools that we must use to serve this goal, without allowing them to replace it."
Open Questions
- What specific AI tools are currently used in Russian courts?
- How will BRICS nations coordinate AI ethics standards?
- What safeguards prevent AI from influencing judicial independence?
