Tasmania Department of Justice to Review Artificial Intelligence Usage
Tasmanian authorities are preparing to audit past decisions after fake case law was used in a prisoner's parole decision.
The Tasmanian Department of Justice has announced the launch of a comprehensive review to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence-generated fake court decisions on parole processes.
Artificial Intelligence Shock in Parole Decision
The Tasmanian Department of Justice has confirmed that a formal review process will be launched to determine whether past Parole Board decisions were made using artificial intelligence.
Background of the Supreme Court Ruling
The process was triggered by a Supreme Court ruling concerning Susan Neill-Fraser, who served 13 years in prison for murdering her partner Bob Chappell in 2009 and was released in 2022.
Fake Case Law and Legal Grounds
Justice Stephen Estcourt ruled that the parole condition banning Neill-Fraser from speaking to the media lacked legal basis and impeded procedural fairness.
The court review revealed that the Parole Board relied on a document containing fake case law, which was likely fabricated by artificial intelligence.
Reactions from Government and Institutions
State Attorney-General Guy Barnett described the error as unacceptable and requested an explanation from the board, while the independent board declined to comment on individual matters.