ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND JUSTICE: AN OVERVIEW OF ITS USE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Abstract

The article examines the relevance of artificial intelligence in the judicial proceedings of foreign countries. The study of this issue consists in defining the concept of artificial intelligence. It is substantiated that one of the innovations of e-justice is the introduction of artificial intelligence into the justice system. It is determined that such innovations have a positive impact on the dynamism of the court procedure, and the question of the quality of justice is raised. It is considered that the United States actively uses artificial intelligence, in particular the COMPAS programme, in the judicial system to assess the risks of recidivism, which ensures impartiality, but this may lead to ethical violations. It is determined that the practice of using AI in the US judiciary remains controversial, although it promotes the integration of the latest technologies under local control. Back in 2018, the European Commission on the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) adopted the European Ethical Charter on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Systems.Taking into account the growing role of artificial intelligence, the CEPEJ adopted five fundamental principles for the use of artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving the quality and efficiency of justice in modern judicial systems. It is analysed that in China, artificial intelligence, in particular, systems, has been successfully integrated into the judicial system, optimising the consideration of Internet disputes, commercial cases and the evaluation of evidence, which has significantly reduced the workload of judges and saved citizens time and money. The author considers that Colombia is actively introducing innovative technologies, such as court hearings in the metaverse and the use of ChatGPT to support court decisions, to increase the accessibility and efficiency of the overloaded judicial system. It is noted that cooperation with UNESCO is aimed at developing ethical principles for the use of artificial intelligence in judicial proceedings, ensuring transparency, fairness and respect for human rights. It is analysed that AI cannot, however, independently make accusations or sentences, remaining an auxiliary tool in the judicial process.