Grace Poe on AI use in courts: Embrace tech, but don’t rely on it too much

Sen. Grace Poe on Thursday (Sept. 19) expressed support for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make local courts more efficient but with proper safeguards.

During the Senate hearing on the judiciary’s proposed P63.57 billion budget, the senator said while she was all for smart use of AI technology, the human factor must also be kept.

“When vetted thoroughly and strictly, AI can enhance the efficiency of our court systems,” she stated following the budget hearing of the judiciary which is seeking a P63.57 billion budget in 2025.

However, the lawmaker reminded the judiciary to “not rely too much on AI.”

Poe noted that AI technology could be used “as an option to help check the human side of decisions, such as data, transcript and research information.”

“There are positives of employing AI, but in the end the humanitarian factor is always a consideration,” Poe said.

“We hope to have a legal landscape that will embrace technology responsibly for a more responsive and more accessible justice system for the Filipinos,” she added.

Source: politiko