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UNESCO Survey Uncovers Critical Gaps in AI Training Among Judicial Operators
A recent UNESCO survey has revealed a concerning trend: 44% of judicial operators, including judges, prosecutors and lawyers, are utilizing AI tools such as ChatGPT in their work, yet only 9% have received proper institutional training or guidelines. This finding, from a survey of judicial actors from 96 countries, highlights a significant gap, raising serious ethical and legal concerns.
14 June 2024
Broad Usage of AI Tools
The survey shows that 93% of respondents are familiar with AI technologies, such as ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Bing Chat. 44% are actively using them for tasks including summarizing texts, writing emails, drafting legal documents and conducting legal research. This high level of engagement demonstrates the growing reliance on AI in judicial systems globally.
Figure 1: Whether respondents use AI tools and chatbots for work-related activities
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