Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a Tool to Aid Decision Making in Criminal Justice: Efforts to Uphold Impartiality and Independence of Indonesian Judges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an innovation in science and technology designed to make computer systems capable of imitating human intellectual abilities. In the legal world, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) often causes debate, which has changed the way humans work, interact, and make decisions, one of which is whether AI can replace the role of judges. The purpose of this study is to determine the role of AI in the world of justice and whether AI-based court decisions can provide substantive justice for justice seekers. This study is based on normative legal research that uses a statute and conceptual approach. The results indicate that the use of AI must be carried out carefully, considering ethical aspects, and maintaining the role of judges in deciding cases based on deep legal and moral considerations. The system that uses AI in the decisions of the Panel of Judges must be able to balance efficiency and justice, ensuring that human rights, legal principles, and applicable social and cultural values are maintained.