Can artificial intelligence make justice more equitable?

Artificial intelligence may offer a path toward a more equitable justice system, according to research exploring judicial sentencing. Swiss jurist Luca Ranzoni proposed in 2025 the creation of an AI-powered database designed to assist judges in their decision-making processes.

Ranzoni's research involved presenting a hypothetical scenario of homicide to several Swiss magistrates. The study revealed significant variations in the proposed sentences, with the average duration differing by three years. He suggested that an AI-driven database, compiling sanctions from similar cases, could help orient judges and mitigate the risk of arbitrary rulings.

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In the case of a homicide, for example, the proposed sentences varied by an average of three years.

This initiative aims to provide judges with a more standardized reference point, potentially leading to more consistent and fair sentencing. The article frames this as a potential solution to the challenges of judicial discretion, exploring how technology could enhance fairness within the legal framework.

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It is estimated that such a measure could reduce the risk of arbitrariness.