SINGAPORE: Singapore’s judicial system is taking a significant leap into the realm of artificial intelligence as it seeks to enhance accessibility and streamline the Small Claims Tribunal process for litigants. Justice Aedit Abdullah, spearheading this initiative, recently announced that the courts have entered into a memorandum of cooperation with the U.S. startup AI company Harvey to harness the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence tools.
These cutting-edge AI tools are poised to revolutionize how litigants interact with the legal system. Among their functions, they can answer legal queries, summarize complex legal information, perform translations, compile defence materials, interpret intricate judicial terminology, and even analyze draft documents.
Justice Abdullah emphasizes that the primary aim of deploying generative AI is to empower individuals seeking justice. These AI tools will assist litigants in crafting claim documents, provide guidance on procedural requirements, and facilitate settlements when necessary. However, alongside this technological advancement, the courts are vigilant about data security and ensuring that any information uploaded to the system is adequately protected.