History and Prospects of Creation of “Smart Courts” in the PRC: Problems of Application of the Artificial Intelligence Technology

The article discusses the history of the creation of “smart court” in China. In China, for the first time in the world, an electronic justice system called “smart court” is being implemented. The formation of the “s mart court” has gone through several stages. From the middle of the last century to 2013 — the stage of technical and technological equipment of Chinese ships. From 2017 to 2020, the stage of reasonable justice lasts. Currently, the construction of smart courts in China is at the stage of intellectual justice. The article analyzes the risks and prospects of introducing smart court technology into the Chinese justice system. The conclusion is formulated that the combination of artificial intelligence, judicial experience and the rule of law makes it possible to assess the level and potential of the Chinese judicial system, which is becoming more and more perfect, aimed at ensuring the protection of the legitimate rights of citizens.