Quebec Courts Say Generative AI Cannot Replace Judges’ Reasoning
Quebec’s courts have issued new guidelines restricting judges’ use of generative artificial intelligence, stressing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidelines, jointly adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Quebec and the province’s municipal courts, say generative AI can be used for certain supporting tasks but cannot replace […]
TL;DR
- Quebec courts have issued new guidelines on the use of generative AI by judges.
- Generative AI is restricted from replacing judicial reasoning, evidence assessment, or deliberation.
- Judging is affirmed as a fundamentally human responsibility and the exclusive duty of judges.
- The guidelines note that AI lacks judgment, conscience, accountability, and the ability to grasp case-specific contexts.
- AI can be utilized for certain supporting tasks but not for core judicial functions.