Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC frequently examines the impact of emerging technologies on governance, society, and specific sectors like the judiciary. It tests understanding of ethical implications, challenges, opportunities, and policy responses related to AI, especially in sensitive areas like justice delivery and education, and its role in judicial reforms and access to justice.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. In the context of the judiciary and legal education, AI tools are increasingly being explored for tasks such as legal research, contract drafting, evidence management, and dispute resolution, aiming to enhance efficiency and access to justice.