••
Anthony Forson Jnr., a nominee for Ghana’s Supreme Court, has cautioned legal practitioners against becoming overly dependent on artificial intelligence (AI) in their professional duties. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on August 27, 2026, Forson emphasized that while AI is a powerful tool for modernizing the legal field, it must serve as a complement to human expertise rather than a replacement for it. His remarks highlight a growing conversation within the Ghanaian judiciary regarding the integration of emerging technologies into traditional legal frameworks.
During his vetting process, the nominee acknowledged the transformative potential of AI, particularly its ability to enhance efficiency and accelerate the pace of legal research. However, he balanced this praise with a stern warning about the risks associated with blind trust in technology. Forson noted that AI systems can generate misleading or inaccurate information if not properly supervised. He argued that without a profound understanding of legal principles, a practitioner might fail to identify errors in AI-generated data, potentially compromising the integrity of legal proceedings and advice.
To mitigate these risks, Forson urged lawyers to continue developing deep legal knowledge and critical thinking skills. He asserted that human judgment and professional responsibility remain the bedrock of the legal profession, regardless of technological advancements. By ensuring that practitioners possess the requisite knowledge to critically evaluate AI outputs, the legal community can harness the benefits of innovation while safeguarding the quality of justice. His stance suggests that if confirmed, Forson will advocate for a cautious and human-centric approach to legal technology within the nation’s highest court.