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.