In use of AI, we must be prepared to face ethical and legal challenges: CJ
Staff Reporter :
Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed has said that there is a need to be newly prepared to face various ethical and legal challenges in the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
He made these comments during his speech at the 2025 World Regulatory Forum of the Global Government Summit held in Dubai, UAE on Thursday (February 13).
Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed delivered the keynote speech at the event. The session was chaired by the Minister of State and Secretary-General of the UAE Cabinet, Mariam Al Hammadi. Leaders, legal experts and intellectuals from various countries attended the session.
In his speech, the Chief Justice discussed the challenges and potential of modern technologies, particularly AI, and emphasised the need to establish legal frameworks to regulate the use of AI globally, highlighting the importance of Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIA) and global cooperation.
The Chief Justice stressed the need for a modern legal framework that is adaptable, inclusive and consistent with rapidly evolving technologies.
He mentioned that while AI plays a significant role in sectors such as healthcare, education, economics and administration in the modern world, its use also presents various ethical and legal challenges that require new preparations to address.
Emphasising the need to protect citizens’ personal rights in the governance of AI, the Chief Justice pointed out that AI’s global impact necessitates a unified regulatory system.
He called for integrated efforts from policymakers and leaders from different countries on this issue.
He also urged world leaders to ensure that the development of Regulatory Impact Assessments in the future remains aligned with technological changes over time.
The Chief Justice stated that no single national legal framework would be sufficient to address the complexities of AI or similar modern technologies.
In this regard, he appealed to legal experts and technology specialists worldwide to work on creating adaptable legal frameworks that combine elements of civil and common law.
The Chief Justice expressed hope that the modern regulatory framework for AI would not only be essential for the current generation but would also ensure the welfare of future generations.
He further added that if the complexities of the digital age are addressed and the benefits of technological innovation are utilised, the future judicial system will be even stronger.
He called for increased cooperation among governments, legal experts and technologists from different countries to achieve this.