The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the first country in the world to formulate new laws and review and update existing laws with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), reports Azernews.
The country’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum, has announced plans to fundamentally change the legislative process. “New legislative systems based on artificial intelligence will change the way laws are written, making this process faster and more accurate,” he said. According to government estimates, AI speeds up the legislative process by 70%.
The system regularly provides legislative updates, analyzes the impact of law on citizens and the economy, and creates an extensive database of federal law and local law, court decisions, and public services. This approach allows countries to adapt quickly to changing conditions while saving significant legal services.
Roni Medalja, a professor at the Copenhagen Business School, called the initiative “very bold,” suggesting that the UAE might have more ambitious goals.
However, experts should be aware of potential risks. AI models still seem vulnerable, unreliable and may be lacking in sustainability. Errors in legal contexts where language is important can have serious consequences.
Nevertheless, the UAE approach is considered particularly innovative. The country is not just using AI as an auxiliary tool. It aims to integrate as a full-scale participant in the legal system. This allows predicting future legislative changes based on social and economic trends.
Interestingly, as part of this initiative, it is also possible to use AI to predict legislative gaps before causing real issues. This could set precedents in other countries, especially in today’s rapidly changing world.
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