Perspectives of the application of artificial intelligence in civil legal proceedings: risk assessment and the method of their mitigation

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The goal of this study is to explore the current state and prospects for the use of artificial intelligence (Artificial intelligence, AI) in the framework of the administration of justice, in particular, in civil proceedings. In light of constantly changing social relations and the growing need to use modern technologies in various areas of life, including legal ones, it is important to understand what opportunities artificial intelligence can provide to improve legal proceedings and ensure the protection of citizens’ rights. The use of an artificial intelligence system in legal activities
has a number of advantages, such as speeding up the decision-making process, increasing the accuracy and objectivity of decisions made, and improving the accessibility of justice. However, it is also necessary to take into account possible disadvantages, for example, the risk of data privacy violations and the possibility of errors in the algorithms, which can lead to an unfair decision. The final conclusion of the study is that the use of information technology and
artificial intelligence systems should not be considered an end in itself but should be introduced as part of a strategy
to improve the legal system and increase the effectiveness of the protection and restoration of the rights of subjects
of legal relations. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the social and ethical aspects of legal proceedings.

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Armen S. Danielyan

Kuban State University

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Email: armen1992@mail.ru

PhD in Law, Associate Professor of the Department
of Civil Procedure and International Law at Kuban State University

Russian Federation, 149 Stavropolskaya str., 350040 Krasnodar

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