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The Taraba State Judiciary has begun training High Court judges on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial proceedings.
The state Chief Justice, Justice Joel Agya, while declaring that a two-day workshop will be held in Jalingo on Friday, said AI literacy and its responsible application in judicial proceedings is crucial in the delivery of justice.
Agya said this technology was the most transformative development of its time, not that the world was experiencing an unprecedented technological revolution.
“Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way organizations operate, and decision-making is
created and serviced. The judicial sector is not immune to these influences either.
development.
“Across jurisdictions, courts and judicial institutions increasingly
Investigate how new technology can increase efficiency and improve access
Pursue justice, strengthen legal investigations, and support judicial administration.
“However, as a judicial officer charged with the sacred duty of dispensing,
In the interest of justice, we must approach these innovations with care, wisdom and firmness.
Commitment to core values of judicial independence, impartiality and integrity
Accountability and fairness.
“Artificial intelligence offers great opportunities, but it also raises important ethical, legal, and practical concerns regarding accuracy, confidentiality, transparency, bias, and judicial accountability.
“This workshop has therefore been carefully designed to enhance the competency of auditors.
The Taraba High Court has the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the issues.
Understand the capabilities and limitations of AI and apply them responsibly in judicial proceedings.
“The goal is not to replace judicial reasoning or discretion, but to increase our understanding of technological tools that may help us do our jobs, while preserving human judgment that is central to the administration of justice,” Agya said.
In his remarks, Segun Meleki, Managing Director and Resource Person at Lex decpher Tech Ltd, praised the state judiciary for its interest in applying AI in judicial procedures.
Mr. Meleki said that while there are tremendous opportunities and challenges with this technology, it will definitely enhance the administration of justice by speeding up the administration of justice.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that judges, judicial officers, judicial officials and other stakeholders attended the workshop. (South)
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