Legal professionals warn of AI risks in judicial processes

Legal professionals in Scandinavia are raising concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence in judicial processes. In Sweden, a district court recently ordered a representative to personally pay 150,000 SEK in legal costs after the individual attempted to conduct a dispute without legal counsel using AI-generated arguments. The court noted that the representative submitted references to non-existent legal cases and incorrect statutes, which appeared to be AI-generated, resulting in a more expensive process for the opposing party.

In Norway, the Norwegian Bar Association has submitted a response to the Norwegian Courts Administration regarding draft guidelines for AI usage. The association warns against “automation bias,” where well-written AI drafts might unduly influence a judge's independent assessment. They argue that AI should not be used for evidence evaluation, legal application, or justifying judgments, suggesting instead that its use be limited to linguistic improvements, proofreading, or structural templates after a judge has completed their professional analysis.