🇿🇦 English, 7 October 2026, AI in courts
South African Judges Test AI in Court, Raising Concerns Over Governance and Data Security
Judges are increasingly using AI to aid in decision-making, but experts warn of the need for clear rules and human oversight.
A draft policy on the use of AI in the judiciary is still being finalized, despite its growing adoption in the legal sector.
Experts say AI can be useful in tasks such as summarizing information and conducting research, but judges must remain accountable and responsible for their decisions.
A recent case saw a judge use ChatGPT to reconcile car payments, but the bot’s unreliability was later exposed, highlighting the need for clear rules and governance.