The Delhi High Court has affirmed that artificial intelligence cannot replace human intelligence or the human element in a judicial process. This statement was made during an appeal filed by Christian Louboutin SAS, a French luxury shoemaker, against Shutiq, a partnership firm engaged in shoe manufacturing and sales.
Use of AI Evidence in Legal Proceedings – Christian Louboutin vs. Shutiq Case
Christian Louboutin alleged that Shutiq was involved in producing counterfeit versions of their luxury shoe line, for which Christian Louboutin held a registered trademark and had established goodwill in various designs. To demonstrate that Christian Louboutin was indeed known for creating the specific design in question, evidence from ChatGPT was presented in court.
The court emphasized that ChatGPT cannot serve as the foundation for resolving legal or factual matters in a courtroom. It noted that responses from AI chatbots like ChatGPT depend on multiple factors, including the user’s query’s nature and structure. The court further pointed out that AI chatbots could produce incorrect responses, fictitious legal precedents, and imaginative data, highlighting that the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated information remain uncertain.
Why Generative AI Can’t Replace Humans in Court?
Generative AI like ChatGPT can’t replace humans in court because:
- No Accountability: AI lacks ethics and accountability.
- Limited Comprehension: AI doesn’t truly understand context.
- Risk of Errors: AI can produce inaccuracies.
- Lacks Context: AI can’t grasp broader case context.
- Input-Dependent: Quality depends on input clarity.
- Bias Risks: AI can perpetuate biases.
- Evolving Tech: AI’s accuracy is still evolving.
- No Legal Expertise: It lacks legal expertise.
AI aids legal research but can’t replace human judges, lawyers, and experts who ensure fairness, justice, and legal adherence.
Ultimately, after comparing the shoes in question, the court ruled in favor of the French shoemaker. However, it cautioned that given the current state of AI chatbot technology, these tools should be utilized primarily for preliminary research and nothing beyond that.
