Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday said that adequate safeguards must be established to prevent abuse of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and other advanced technologies, the Indo Asian News Service reports from New Delhi, according to newspapers.

At an event held in New Delhi recently, CJI Chandrachud said that AI is not free of prejudice and biases, and because of skewed data, AI may lead to community-based profiling of marginalized social groups.

“This may not only abuse the privacy rights of individuals but also lead to disproportionate targeting of social groups. AI is a gift which must only be wielded within ethical boundaries,” he said.

CJI Chandrachud added that the benefits of technological advancement should reach all members of society to build trust and confidence among stakeholders and uphold the integrity of our justice system.

He said that with the assistance of AI algorithms, law enforcement agencies like the CBI can analyze vast amounts of data rapidly, identifying trends, anomalies, and potential leads with unprecedented accuracy.

“For example, in a human trafficking case, AI-powered algorithms analyzed social media data to identify patterns of suspicious behavior and communication among potential perpetrators,” CJI Chandrachud said.

By leveraging AI technology, law enforcement could sift through vast amounts of data quickly and efficiently, pinpointing critical leads and actionable intelligence that might have otherwise gone unnoticed, the CJI added.