AI & Law: AI-Enabled Digital Twin Of The Constitution
by Dr. Lance B. Eliot
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Key briefing points about this article:
- Many assert that the United States Constitution is a living document
- Acrimonious debates occur over what the meaning of this “living” document ought to be
- Numerous camps have evolved about how to properly interpret the Constitution
- In modern times there are digital twins being developed for all kinds of entities
- It is useful to consider crafting an AI-based digital twin of the Constitution
Introduction
There is little doubt that the United States Constitution is an amazing document and provides a stellar example of how mankind can devise laws that seek to balance governmental powers and the fundamental rights of the people. Imagine what might have happened if the Constitution had not been crafted. One can only shudder at where we might be today.
Suppose that the Constitution had indeed been crafted but that it was worded differently than what was finally composed. Where would we be? Some might argue that we could very well be in the same status of still trying to figure out what the framers intended versus what their words seem to state. Overall, the words used in the finalized version are still merely words, suggesting that they are open to interpretation and provide viably alternative meaning.
That’s partially why some refer to the cherished document as the living Constitution.
Please give deep thought to the use of the word “living” in this context. Many legal scholars and even the everyday public say that the U.S. Constitution is a living document, but few if any would argue that it can actually breathe on its own or take a step as a living animal might do. Unless you are off your rocker, the notion of living herein is not something that is sentient and instead proffers the connotations of a written sentiment that is malleable and…
