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Quebec courts restrict generative AI in judicial reasoning
Quebec’s judicial system has issued new guidelines restricting the use of generative artificial intelligence, emphasizing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidelines, adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Court of Quebec, and municipal courts, state that while AI can assist with administrative tasks, such as rephrasing or translating text, it cannot be used for judicial reasoning, assessing evidence, or deliberation.
The courts noted that generative AI lacks judgment, conscience, and accountability, and cannot grasp the specific human and legal contexts of a case. This regulatory move follows reports of a judicial decision containing references to non-existent case law, raising concerns about the unmonitored use of AI.
In a related legal development, the Superior Court of Quebec annulled an arbitral award involving the Association des Ressources Intermédiaires d’Hébergement du Québec (Arihq) and Santé Québec. The court found that the arbitrator had improperly delegated the core reasoning of the decision to an AI, rather than using the technology as a mere auxiliary tool.
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Arihq · Court of Quebec · La Presse · Quebec · Quebec Court of Appeal · Santé Québec · Superior Court of Québec
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The courts noted that generative AI lacks judgment, conscience, and accountability, and cannot understand specific human or legal contexts. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Superior Court of Quebec annulled an arbitral award because the arbitrator delegated decision-making reasoning to artificial intelligence. conjur.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judges are permitted to use generative AI for limited tasks such as correcting, revising, rephrasing, translating text, or administrative work. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] A report by La Presse indicated a judicial decision contained references to non-existent case law, suggesting AI use. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] Quebec courts issued guidelines stating that generative AI cannot replace judicial reasoning, evidence assessment, or deliberation. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Superior Court of Quebec annulled an arbitral award because the arbitrator delegated decision-making reasoning to AI rather than using it as an auxiliary tool. conjur.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Judges are permitted to use AI for limited tasks such as correcting, revising, rephrasing, translating text, or administrative work. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] A report by La Presse indicated a judicial decision contained references to non-existent case law, suggesting AI usage. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca
- [● 2 SOURCES] There is currently no approved or secure institutional generative AI tool available for use by judges in Quebec. www.mtlblog.com · globalnews.ca