Quebec courts issue new guidelines restricting judges’ use of generative artificial intelligence, emphasizing that judicial decision-making remains a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidance states that generative AI can’t replace the reasoning and judgment performed by judges in individual cases.
The reports describe the move as a clarification of how AI tools may be used within the justice system, rather than an outright ban. Outlets frame the guidance as an effort to maintain accountability and ensure that legal analysis remains rooted in human interpretation, with AI treated as a limited support tool rather than a decision-maker.
Both sources present the core message consistently: courts in Quebec are setting boundaries for generative AI use by judges, with particular focus on the role of human reasoning. While the outlets largely align on the substance of the directive, they provide limited additional detail on enforcement or implementation specifics in the materials provided.
