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Today civilistics faces numerous challenges, among which the issue of digitalization and in- troduction of artificial intelligence is not insignificant. In the article the authors consider the peculiarities of the introduction of digital technologies of China, the European Union and the United States in the legal system of the Russian Federation and analyze the legal technical and ethical issues and benefits associated with digital transformation. Such aspects as automation of current judicial tasks, use of artificial intelligence algorithms in legal proceedings, ensuring transparency of algorithms, protection of personal data and cybersecurity, the problem of unified standards for evaluation of electronic evidence are considered. The subject of the study is the norms of legislation and the prac- tice of introducing digital technologies into the judicial systems of the Russian Federation, China, the European Union and the United States, including legal risks, ethical issues. The aim of the study is to identify differences in approaches to the regulation of digital justice in these jurisdictions and to distinguish between automation (as a tool) and artificial intelligence (as a potential subject of influence). To develop recommendations for the improvement of Russian legislation taking into account international experience. The research methodology includes a comparative legal analysis of legisla- tion and judicial practice, a systematic approach to the assessment of technological and ethical risks. The results of the study are the identified advantages and disadvantages of the automation of judicial processes, the definition of transparency criteria, as well as the proposal of measures to protect personal data and ensure cybersecurity in the context of digitalization. The results of the study can be used for modernization of judicial systems, development of normative acts, as well as in academic and practical activities.
digitalization, artificial intelligence, automation, e-justice, e-courts, cybersecurity, international experience.
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