Justice Gavai Advocates Ethical AI Use in Legal Education

Justice B R Gavai highlights the importance of ethical AI use in legal education, emphasizing the need for accurate AI-generated content and integrity in research. Speaking at the University of Nairobi, he called for law schools to integrate technology responsibly, equipping students to navigate digital challenges while maintaining academic integrity.

Justice B R Gavai of the Supreme Court has highlighted the need for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) use in legal education, stressing its critical review for accuracy and legal validity. Speaking at the University of Nairobi, he emphasized ethical conduct and integrity as central pillars of legal education.

Justice Gavai advocated for the supplementing, not replacing, of human reasoning with AI, underlining the importance of verifying AI-generated citations. He suggested incorporating case studies of AI failures in legal education to reinforce ethical boundaries, which are vital as technology continues to reshape the legal profession.

The judge also pointed out the challenges posed by digital platforms and blockchain technology, advising that law schools provide clear guidelines on AI-assisted work to maintain academic integrity. He emphasized the role of educators in preparing future lawyers to navigate the evolving digital landscape with ethical responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)