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TravvyJ t1_j5nltxc wrote

If this actually works well it could be a godsend for underserved communities as far as getting adequate representation.

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LaylaOrleans t1_j5nog6v wrote

Fat chance underserved communities will get access to this.

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DryGumby t1_j5nvtt4 wrote

Alternatively they're forced to accept it in lieu of court provided lawyer

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LaylaOrleans t1_j5o92pq wrote

The undeserved communities include migrants who don’t always speak English, the elderly, children with no legal guardians, the mentally and physically disabled, persons with long-term trauma. All these people and more require significant and personalised accommodation in courts and with their legal representatives. I’m well aware this accommodation is not often given in the courts with physical people so I’m very skeptical of AI being the solution.

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Al3rtROFL t1_j5o6x2v wrote

There will just be more lawyers for over served communities, but since the lawyers will essentially be replaced by AI, they might move to public practice.

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thejoeface t1_j5obis6 wrote

This is not the boon you think it is. It’s a dystopian horror show.

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No___ImRight t1_j5oet5x wrote

Real world AI/machine learning programs have already proven to become racist and misogynist in record time.

I'm sure it'll be great for criminals too!

/s

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ericd50 t1_j5oe1f5 wrote

This was my thought. I know it’s a subset, but it seems there are a lot of examples of public defenders mailing it in. If this provides a better, more just defense, that’s good for everyone right? I still don’t understand how they will gather evidence, depose witnesses, etc but it seems like a good use of AI.

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Rulare t1_j5ol1sr wrote

If it defeats prosecution enough, law enforcement will demand it be altered to be less effective or just stop using it entirely.

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