AI Matters
Why it matters
AI assistant helps Pakistani judges clear massive court backlogs
The Decoder An AI system helped Pakistani judges clear massive backlogs at $38.50 return per dollar invested
A field experiment involving over 1,500 Pakistani judges found that using an AI assistant boosted case resolution rates by 6.3 percent when paired with training.
Why it matters
It demonstrates a highly cost-effective, real-world application of AI in public administration, provided users receive proper training.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026