Open judicial data: A recap of our May webinar

In May, the data.europa academy hosted the webinar ‘Open judicial data, AI, and transparency in the digital age’. The session explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and judicial data, highlighting the importance of transparency in the digital era. The webinar attracted over 700 registrants, interested to learn how AI can enhance the accessibility and openness of judicial information.

Attendees had the opportunity to learn from a judicial expert from the Council of Europe, who discussed the importance and application of open judicial data for justice transparency and accessibility. The session covered various possibilities, such as automated summarisation, as well as limitations and risks, including those associated with commercial tools. Following this, a professor from the University of Oslo presented best practices for licensing and reusing judicial decisions across Europe, drawing on insights from his research in the field. 

The webinar was concluded with an engaging Q&A session, allowing participants to ask their questions directly to the experts. The session provided valuable insights into leveraging AI for judicial transparency and the necessary steps for ethical and effective implementation. For those who missed the session, the recording and slides are now available for viewing.

If you are interested in learning more about the legal side of open data, feel free to explore our course ‘Understanding the legal side of open data’, which covers topics like ‘Artificial intelligence and data ecosystems’ and ‘Open data licencing’. Stay tuned for more interesting webinars and keep an eye on our events calendar!

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