Chief Justice warns against AI-written judgments

Chief Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury has warned against using artificial intelligence to write court judgments, saying AI cannot assess case facts, evidence, relevant laws or a judge’s conscience.

The Chief Justice made the remarks while inaugurating the country’s first AI Governance Summer School at the Asiatic Society Bangladesh auditorium in Dhaka on Saturday.

He stressed the need for caution when using AI in judicial decision-making, particularly when dealing with information and materials relevant to cases.

According to the Chief Justice, AI cannot be relied upon to assess the subject matter of cases, applicable laws and provisions, facts and evidence, or the conscience of a judge.
He therefore urged greater caution in applying AI to the judicial process.

The Chief Justice also called for effective laws and policies to establish clearly where and to what extent AI can be used. “AI must be used to make people’s lives easier and protect fundamental rights,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of training and skills in ensuring the effective use of AI, saying these were more important than infrastructure.

The Chief Justice further warned that information generated by AI could pose risks if it was used without proper verification.

His remarks came as AI use continues to raise questions about its appropriate role in professional and institutional decision-making, particularly in areas where accuracy, accountability and fundamental rights are involved.