Future of Law in the Midst of Homo Sapiens and Machina Sapiens
https://doi.org/10.17803/2713-0533.2025.3.33.512-544
Abstract
This article provides an overview of AI and its application in law. Artificial intelligence is revolutionising various sectors, including the legal industry. As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, questions arise regarding the future of the criminal justice system in the midst of these machina sapiens (intelligent machines) and homo sapiens (human beings). This article addresses such questions and tries to provide an overview of AI and its use within the law. This article deals with the intersection of human beings, law, and technology for the administration of justice. It also explores the benefits and challenges of using AI in law and discusses the legal and ethical implications of AI adoption in the legal system. Additionally, it looks at possible AI-enabled crime in the future and closely explores the national and international responses to it. It also offers suggestions for researchers, lawyers, and legislators on how to minimise the hazards associated with AI while maximising its potential. Finally, this article concludes by examining how artificial intelligence (AI) will continue to influence and change the legal sector.
About the Authors
P. Kumar
MATS University
India
India
Prashant Kumar, PhD (Law), Assistant Professor
Raipur
M. Mishra
GLA University
India
India
Madhulika Mishra, PhD (Law), Assistant Professor of Law
Bharthia
P. Kulshreshtha
Bennett University
India
India
Pradeep Kulshreshtha, PhD (Law), Dean, School of Law
Noida
R. N. Roy
Hidayatullah National Law University
India
India
Rana Navneet Roy, PhD (Law), Associate Professor of Law
Raipur
S. Balyan
GLA University
India
India
Saumya Balyan, Law Student
Bharthia
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Kumar P., Mishra M., Kulshreshtha P., Roy R.N., Balyan S. Future of Law in the Midst of Homo Sapiens and Machina Sapiens. Kutafin Law Review. 2025;12(3):512-544. https://doi.org/10.17803/2713-0533.2025.3.33.512-544
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