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Several philosophers of law have been drawing attention to the role of moral perception in modern legal practices. While perception-oriented approaches to law represent a minority view, I show that they offer a fruitful perspective on what is at stake with the emergence of Artificial Legal Intelligence (ALI). Specifically, I argue that facilitating moral perceptual progress is one of modern law's vital aspirations, baked into its origin story as well as some of its content and processes. I argue that this aspiration threatens to be disrupted by ALI, which increasingly permeates the space of modern law. While my argument lands on a predominantly pessimistic assessment of ALI developments, I will conclude by speculating about potential positive ways in which ALI technologies may also support moral perceptual process.
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Minds and Machines, affiliated with the Society for Machines and Mentality, serves as a platform for fostering critical dialogue between the AI and philosophical communities. With a focus on problems of shared interest, the journal actively encourages discussions on the philosophical aspects of computer science.
Offering a global forum, Minds and Machines provides a space to debate and explore important and contentious issues within its editorial focus. The journal presents special editions dedicated to specific topics, invites critical responses to previously published works, and features review essays addressing current problem scenarios.
By facilitating a diverse range of perspectives, Minds and Machines encourages a reevaluation of the status quo and the development of new insights. Through this collaborative approach, the journal aims to bridge the gap between AI and philosophy, fostering a tradition of critique and ensuring these fields remain connected and relevant.
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