Judicial Wisdom Urged to Combat AI Risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced an unprecedented technical and structural challenge for the judiciary, necessitating enhanced technical awareness and judicial discretion among judges to safeguard the justice system against algorithmic exploitation.

The observations were made on 2 September 2026, Wednesday afternoon, by the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Md. Asaduzzaman. He addressed the closing session of the five-day executive training program titled "Bangladesh AI Governance Summer School 2026" as the chief guest at the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh auditorium in the capital. The program was organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Dhaka, in collaboration with Legalized Education Bangladesh and The Society for Justice and AI (SKAI).

Highlighting deep neural network vulnerabilities, the Law Minister stated that generative AI can replicate human voices, alter and superimpose images, and convincingly disseminate manipulated data. As synthetic outputs can systematically sway human cognition and critical decisions, establishing a resilient technological and regulatory framework has become imperative.

Md. Asaduzzaman pointed out that while Bangladesh and the wider international community have entered the AI era, operational risk management structures and specialized legal oversight remain underdeveloped. He warned that if any algorithmic intervention attempts to mislead or influence a judge, it directly threatens the sanctity of judicial verdicts. Consequently, adjudicators must meticulously evaluate whether submitted evidence or forensic material incorporates unverified, AI-generated synthetic components.

The Minister added that as laws evolve alongside technological dynamics, judicial interpretation must continue to shape legal frontiers until comprehensive statutory frameworks are formalized. He clarified that the administration has no intention of prohibiting AI advancements; rather, the objective is to promote beneficial technological adoption while institutionalizing defenses against malicious exploitation.

Calling upon engineering specialists, academics, legal researchers, and industry professionals to contribute their expertise, the Minister requested that stakeholders formulate and submit a comprehensive draft regulatory bill to the government expeditiously.

Moderated by Deputy Attorney General Barrister Tasnuva Shelly, the event featured Dhaka University's Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Dr. Muhammad Ekramul Huq, and Professor of the Department of Law, Dr. Borhan Uddin Khan, as special guests and keynote speakers.
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