#Supreme Court AI

Supreme Court of the Philippines has approved a new framework governing the use of artificial intelligence in the judiciary, setting rules to ensure human oversight and accountability. The policy, called the Governance Framework on Human-Centered Augmented Intelligence, establishes guidelines for how AI tools can be used across courts, emphasizing that technology should assist, not replace, human judgment. The Court said these are meant to strengthen public trust in the judicial system while ensuring ethical use of AI. A key provision states that AI outputs cannot be the sole basis for court decisions. Court personnel must specify the tool, its purpose, and the level of human oversight involved, while taking full responsibility for the output. The Supreme Court said the framework aligns with global best practices and includes safeguards against risks such as bias, misuse, and data privacy violations. As per an article on Inquirer, the Philippine Supreme Court (SC) is looking to leverage AI for streamlining their operations. Court Administrator Raul Villanueva also revealed that SC was already using AI for research and case monitoring. Read more in our articles including "Supreme Court approves AI guidelines for court use" and "Supreme Court looking to use AI for drafting decisions".