{
  "id": 16867358,
  "title": "Malaysia to introduce new rules on AI use in court within next few weeks, says Chief Justice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/malaysia-to-introduce-new-rules-on-ai-use-in-court-within-next-few",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T07:41:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/28/malaysia-to-introduce-new-rules-on-ai-use-in-court-within-next-few-weeks-says-chief-justice/240978"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — In response to concerns about the accuracy of AI-generated legal submissions, the judiciary in Malaysia will soon release a new practice direction regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by lawyers and court personnel in legal proceedings, according to Chief Justice Tun Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. Speaking at the International Malaysia Law Conference 2026, the CJ emphasized that while AI can expedite judicial processes, it should not replace human judgment, especially when exercising judicial discretion. He stressed the importance of human intellect in the legal system, highlighting that no computer programme can replicate the human experience of judging cases based on the law and evidence without succumbing to external pressures or influences.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The judiciary will issue a new practice direction on the use of artificial intelligence (AI...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia to introduce new AI rules in courts within weeks",
    "Chief Justice addresses AI concerns at law conference",
    "Emphasizes human judgment over AI in legal proceedings"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Chief registrar’s office to provide guidelines on AI use in court",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/chief-registrars-office-to-provide-guidelines-on-ai-use-in-court",
        "published": "2026-10-28T05:26:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}