ABA Issues Ethics Guide on AI Tech and Jury Selection Bias

What Happened

The American Bar Association has released an ethics opinion addressing growing concerns over the use of artificial intelligence and jury consultants during jury selection. The guidance warns that reliance on AI-driven tools and consultants could introduce or reinforce discrimination based on race, gender, or other protected statuses in the jury selection process. The ABA calls on lawyers and legal professionals to understand and address potential biases in both AI technologies and consultant practices, encouraging transparency and adherence to anti-discriminatory standards. The opinion aims to ensure fairness in courtroom settings as AI tools become more prevalent in legal workflows.

Why It Matters

This opinion highlights the ethical challenges and responsibilities for legal teams adopting AI technology, urging proactive bias mitigation to protect the integrity of the justice system. Read more in our AI News Hub