Coverage dated January 7, 2024

Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions

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LONDON (AP) — England’s 1,000-year-old legal system — still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes — has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use…

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    Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    LONDON (AP) — England’s 1,000-year-old legal system — still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes — has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use…

  2. Green Field Reporter

    Judges in England and Wales are given cautious approval to use AI in writing legal opinions - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    LONDON (AP) — England’s 1,000-year-old legal system — still steeped in traditions that include wearing wigs and robes — has taken a cautious step into the future by giving judges permission to use artificial intelligence to help produce rulings.

  3. Time

    Judges in England and Wales Given Cautious Approval to Use AI (opens Time)

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    Judges in England and Wales are allowed to use AI for writing opinions, but told not for research or analysis.

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