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SUMMARY:BIC Showcase: key questions to be discussed when drafting a new f
 ramework on AI
DESCRIPTION:HumanRightsRuleOfLawThe futurist Ray Kurzweil has forecasted 
 that artificial intelligence may reach or exceed levels of human intelli
 gence by 2029. It does not matter whether the timing of the prediction i
 s accurate. What matters is how we deal with a technology that has the p
 otential to outpace human development. Therefore\, a forward-looking reg
 ulation is required in order to protect a humane society and human right
 s. Today\, we can observe the rapid progression of self-driving cars or 
 robots in healthcare. What we have not yet seen to the same degree is ho
 w human judgment is taken over by AI. If we want to preserve a human soc
 iety where humans continue to make the final decisions\, we need\, howev
 er\, to make sure that humans remain in control. These considerations ho
 ld particularly true for the areas of advocacy\, justice\, law enforceme
 nt\, and public administration. While still in its early stages\, digiti
 zation is also advancing in these sectors\, which are central to the fun
 ctioning of each democratic society. Stressing the importance of a human
  society is not denying the benefits of innovation and progress. For exa
 mple\, studies have shown that less than 50% of the population have acce
 ss to the legal system in some jurisdictions. Technology – including AI-
 based instruments – can help broaden such access due to lower costs and 
 easy access. Intelligent systems could for instance\, be used to largely
  automate the submission of briefs and the issuing of court orders in ci
 vil proceedings. However\, once AI-based technology is applied in the co
 urtroom or in the decision-making process\, fundamental legal rights cou
 ld be seriously affected. While lawyers will adapt their working methods
  and use new technologies\, they will continue to consider themselves as
  advocates of those who need them and as guardians of the rule of law as
  an overarching principle of freedom and democracy. This will not apply\
 , on an algorithm\, be it as intelligent as it may be. Bars should\, the
 refore\, actively participate in the regulation of AI being applied in t
 he areas of advocacy. Acknowledging the increasing importance of AI in m
 odern society\, and the expected benefits when used at the service of th
 e legal profession\, key questions need to be discussed when drafting a 
 new framework on AI.\n
LOCATION:Rooms 203-205\, Level 2
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