Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- For centuries, justice has been symbolized by a blindfolded figure holding a set of scales - an enduring representation of impartiality, reason and human judgment.

But there is now an unexpected guest at the courtroom door: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Unlike the traditional symbol of justice, AI does not come with a blindfold-or, for that matter, a conscience.

Across the world, courts and legal institutions are increasingly experimenting with AI for tasks ranging from administrative assistance and legal research to more advanced forms of decision-support.

So the question is no longer whether AI will enter the courtroom; it already has. The more interesting and far more consequential question is: How far shoul...