Harmonizing Innovation and Ethics: The Complex Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice

Abstract

This paper aims at analyzing the possibilities of the Artificial Intelligence application in the legal domain and identifying the potential risks it brings. Thus, although the paper describes the possibilities of using AI to improve productivity and optimize work, it is crucial to stress that the legal system should not forget about the ethical values that form its base. Some of the issues of interest include, the ability of algorithms to have bias in decision making, the changing legal environment with regards to liability and confidentiality and the overall impact of AI in the field of law. This paper calls for the participation of lawyers, IT specialists, and regulators to design principles that can help in the proper implementation of AI in the legal profession.