NO matter how intelligent machines will be, the human element is still needed when it comes to decisions involving law and judgments. But in the long run, using artificial intelligence (AI) in our justice system will help improve the quality of judgements and avoid lengthy and expensive litigation processes. While Sabah and Sarawak are using it now in courts, plans are still in the pipeline for the system to be applied in Peninsular Malaysia. "AI is used to assist us in better decision- making, as it amplifies our capacity and detects flaws at the same time. "However, it also has no element of emotion or compassion which can only come from a person.