CAQuebec's courts have introduced new guidelines limiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by judges, emphasizing that judicial responsibilities must remain exclusively human. The guidelines, developed collaboratively by multiple court levels in Quebec, state that while AI can assist with non-critical tasks like text correction or administrative work, it cannot replace judicial reasoning, fact assessment, or decision-making. This follows concerns raised after a judge's decision included references to non-existent case law, potentially indicating AI use. The courts note that no secure, approved AI tools are available for judicial use and caution against relying on opaque algorithms. Judges retain full responsibility for their rulings, including verifying the accuracy of all content and legal references.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced overview of the judicial guidelines regarding AI use, focusing on the restrictions imposed rather than taking a partisan stance. It reports on the collaborative development of the guidelines and the reasons behind them without overtly favoring either technological orL
