Tasmania's Justice Department to review AI use in parole board decisions
Tasmania's Justice Department will review the use of artificial intelligence in past parole board decisions after revelations that 'fictitious' and likely 'AI hallucinations' case law was cited in a decision concerning convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser. A judge ruled that a parole condition imposed on Neill-Fraser was legally unreasonable due to the reliance on this AI-generated fake case law. The Attorney-General is seeking an explanation from the parole board.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the critical risks of unchecked AI use in sensitive legal and governmental processes, raising significant concerns about fairness, accuracy, and accountability in judicial decisions. It prompts a broader discussion on AI regulation and oversight in public administration.
A parole condition that prevented convicted murderer Susan Neill-Fraser from speaking to the media about her alleged innocence or claimed wrongful conviction was removed earlier this week. ( ABC News: Ebony ten-Broeke )
Tasmania's Justice Department says it will review the extent to which artificial intelligence may have been used to inform past Tasmanian parole board decisions.
It comes after revelations the parole board relied on a document in the case of Susan Neill-Fraser that cited case law that was "fictitious" and likely "AI hallucinations".
Barrister Greg Barns SC says anyone involved in generating the fake case law used in Neill-Fraser's case should resign or be sacked.
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