Chief registrar’s office to provide guidelines on AI use in court

Chief Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh announced that the chief registrar's office will release guidelines on utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in court proceedings within a few weeks. He expressed no discouragement towards lawyers using AI but rather encouraged its adoption. Chief Justice Wan Farid emphasized the necessity of guidelines for AI use in the judicial system.

During a speech at the International Malaysia Law Conference 2026, he stated that lawyers remain essential despite the assistance provided by AI. He recounted an anecdote about a law firm partner who instructed the firm's tech-savvy employees to install AI software. When the partner later inquired about the progress, the employees reported that AI had assisted in analyzing data and processing questions related to case law, but their ability to predict case outcomes was limited.

Chief Justice Wan Farid stressed the importance of honesty in the legal profession, reminding lawyers that while technology can expedite the administration of justice, it cannot replace the fundamental role of human guardians of the law.