Thought-provoking discourse served up at Kilkenny Law Festival
Tickets still available for talks taking place later today
Thought-provoking discourse is being served up in abundance at the Kilkenny Law Festival which is taking place in the city this weekend.
The festival, which opened on Friday and runs until tomorrow (Sunday) brings together leading legal minds, storytelling speakers and curious thinkers for a celebration of justice, debate and culture in the heart of Kilkenny.
A busy courtroom listened intently yesterday evening as an AI read the evidence in a real case and a real judge (former Supreme Judge Marie Baker) marked its homework in Chat Versus Chatbot. Irish Independent Legal Affairs Editor and AI researcher Dr Alastair Moore tested out what happens when the algorithm reads the evidence in what was a standout event of the festival so far.
Another festival highlight took place at the Clubhouse Hotel this morning when Series Producer with Doc on One, Liam O’Brien and Editor with RTE Investigates, David Doran examined the chain of events which led to one innocent couple being separated from their children and spending years in prison before their case was ruled a miscarriage of justice. The harrowing facts were examined in detail with many questions still unanswered as to how such a grave miscarriage of justice could take place and who if anyone is to be held accountable.
There are several more events taking place at venues across the city this weekend. For full lineup see www.kilkennylawfestival.com.