The Ethics of Using Generative AI Tools in Jurisprudence: Problems of Normative Legal Regulation

Introduction. Although, active implementation of artificial intelligence tools into the legal environment significantly simplifies the juridical activities, it also creates certain risks arising from the lack of clear regulatory framework. In the article, the conceptual analysis of using the generative artificial intelligence in the field of jurisprudence has been conducted and recommendations for overcoming the existing challenges in its legal regulation have been formulated.

Materials and Methods. The theoretical basis of the research included the contemporary studies in the field of generative AI and the mechanisms of its legal regulation. The methodological basis consisted of the combination of analytical, organisational, and systematizing methods of cognition that have enabled deeper understanding of the digitalization processes and efficiency assessment strategies, as well as made it possible to forecast the approaches to digital ethics interpretation and optimization of legal decision-making algorithms.

Results. It has been found that the fundamental problems of using the generative AI in the field of jurisprudence are related to the AI hallucinations, development of the pattern solutions for non-analogous situations, threats to data confidentiality, intellectual property and copyright infringements, and ethical and moral subjectivity of AI. Studying the international practices proved to be efficient for finding solutions to the problems of legal regulation of the above issues. The international practices could serve a basis for the proposed multi-level approach that combines the peremptory principles of regulation with the scientific experimentation; the maintenance of a clear, consistent legal framework with incorporation of systemic innovations; as well as takes into account the moral values and sociocultural features involved in the regulatory process. And all the aforementioned being subject to constant human oversight.

Discussion and Conclusion. The comprehensive legal approach to safe implementation of AI proposed by the authors will require coordinated efforts of various stakeholders involved in the process. Future research should focus on adaptation of Russian legislation, validation at regional level, and strengthening international cooperation, as well as on efficient resolution of ethical dilemmas in the framework of AI regulation.

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