Fotios Spyropoulos, Evangelia Androulaki
The article deals with the evolving applications of artificial intelligence on judicial systems, starting from the basic premise of data availability. The importance of open data policies in the development of predictive models of justice is highlighted, and methods to protect the privacy of parties and their advantages in improving the administration of justice, as well as their technical shortcomings, are examined. The protection of sensitive information from specific risks and methods for their concealment are addressed with reference to European statutes. An analysis follows of certain AI applications in justice (predictive justice, electronic dispute resolution) and a list of methods on which the relevant software is based. The issue of stepping over the limits in the use of technology for solving substantial legal issues is also raised. The range of applications of AI and related tools in criminal justice is a chapter in itself, discussing their potential role in adjusting sentencing and their practical utility in the prosecution of crime. Particular emphasis is paid to how the use of algorithmic variables can affect a subject of criminal proceedings, often in a discriminatory manner. Finally, the importance of data processing by artificial intelligence is underlined and the rights reserved by the subjects over their personal information are emphasized.