SC outlines AI use in court operationsIn a resolution dated Feb. 18, 2026 and posted online on March 19, the SC laid down the “Governance Framework on the Use of Human-Centered Augmented Intelligence in the Judiciary.”MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across all levels of courts in the Philippines. Any member of the judiciary, from the SC to the lower courts, as well as court users, vendors or third-party contractors involved in designing, developing or using AI tools for the judiciary, should be disclosed mandatorily. The SC emphasized in its guidelines that AI is meant to assist human decision-making, not replace it. AI tools or their outputs must not be the sole basis for any adjudicatory decision. In addition, the SC will hold consultations with stakeholders to test AI tools, as well as enhance its own monitoring, auditing and cybersecurity to avoid over-reliance on external parties and safeguard against potential attacks.

Source: Philippine Star March 20, 2026 16:31 UTC