Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law
The judiciary plays an important role in the governance of Artificial Intelligence by applying international human rights standards to the ethical concerns related to bias, discrimination, privacy, and transparency, while also leveraging AI systems to strengthen access to justice and enhance the efficiency of judicial administrations.
Operating in over 160 countries, UNESCO’s Judges Initiative offers comprehensive and practical training tools to members of the judiciary, in order to strengthen knowledge and capacities on regional and international standards on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law, Freedom of Expression, and Access to Information.
Institutional Capacity Building
Based on UNESCO’s Global Toolkit on AI & the Rule of Law, both in-person and virtual training workshops, including training of trainers, are organized worldwide. The Toolkit provides a curriculum that can be adapted by national judicial training institutions, universities and other legal education organisations to offer trainings.
Network of Experts
UNESCO has established a Global Network of Experts on AI & the Rule of Law, that provides technical assistance and trainings to judiciaries worldwide. The diverse group of experts bring an inter-disciplinary perspective, both as academics and practitioners to support the responsible adoption and governance of AI technologies in judicial systems globally.
In Numbers
engaged by the UNESCO Global Judges Initiative
trained on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law
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The UNESCO Survey found that
use ChatGPT and others for work purposes
receive training or have institutional guidelines in place
call for mandatory regulations & training
The results of the UNESCO survey will form the basis of the publication of the UNESCO Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals.
Call for Contributions to Inform the Development of the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals
Following extensive expert consultations, the guidelines are now open for public consultation in English.
UNESCO encourages stakeholders, including judicial professionals, legal experts, and the public, to review and provide feedback on the draft guidelines.
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OLD - Webinar - Open AI and Data in Law and Justice Systems
As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) increases in judicial contexts worldwide, UNESCO and GIZ as part of the Open for Good Alliance organize a joint webinar to engage judicial operators in a timely discussion on challenges of developing Open AI and Data initiatives in Law and Justice Systems in India, Kenya and Brazil.
