Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh says while the judiciary encourages the use of AI, guidelines are necessary for lawyers in both the public and private sectors.
Key takeaways
Malaysia's Chief Registrar, Wan Farid, announced that his office will issue guidelines for AI use in courts to ensure proper application. He emphasized that while AI can save judicial time, lawyers remain essential and technology cannot replace human judgment in delivering justice.
- The Chief Registrar's office plans to provide specific guidelines for AI usage within the Malaysian court system.
- Wan Farid stated that AI can save judicial time and work if used properly, but lawyers are here to stay.
- He warned that while technology accelerates justice administration, it can never become the author of justice itself.
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Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said lawyers are here to stay despite the assistance provided by AI. (Bernama pic)KUALA LUMPUR: The chief registrar's office will issue a circular on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in court proceedings within a few weeks, Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said today.
"We are not discouraging them (from using AI); in fact, we are encouraging it. There must be guidelines for them to follow.
"Whether we hate it or love it, we have to embrace it," he said, adding that AI could save a lot of judicial time and work if properly used.
Wan Farid was talking to reporters after speaking at the International Malaysia Law Conference 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here.
