SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Honourable the Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon of the Supreme Court of Singapore observed that while Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers significant opportunities to improve access to justice and judicial efficiency, human judgment must remain central to the administration of justice. Delivering his speech titled "AI and the Judicial Function: The Limits of Artificial Judgment" at the 28th Annual Australian Judicial Officers Association Colloquium 2026 on 9 October in Brisbane, Australia, Chief Justice Menon noted that AI has already entered the justice system through the parties, the profession and the tools used to administer our Courts.
In his speech, Chief Justice Menon posed the question of how far judges should engage with AI, for what purposes, and on what terms. He suggested that AI's role in adjudication should be calibrated to the nature of the judicial function involved — the closer AI comes to exercising judgment, the greater the need for restraint.
He grounded his analysis in three requirements of sound adjudication: judicial integrity, procedural fairness, and institutional effectiveness. Much of the case for the judicial application of AI is about institutional effectiveness. The attraction of AI lies in its scale, its speed and its baseline reliability, seemingly enabling courts to serve more users, more quickly, while continuing to produce outcomes that are generally correct. But effectiveness alone cannot justify every use.
To examine the role AI might play within the adjudicative process, Chief Justice Menon suggested disaggregating the composite activity of adjudication into its working parts, so as to distil the values engaged by each part of the process and the trade-offs that attend different uses of AI. In his view, the case for AI is most compelling where it is used to acquire information, more qualified where AI analyses that material or proposes outcomes, and most limited where it formulates judicial reasons.
Beyond identifying the uses of AI that may be acceptable in principle, Chief Justice Menon stressed that practical questions of design and governance were no less important. He cautioned that a sound use of AI can be rendered unsafe by the design of the tool, the structure of the workflow or the habits of the user. In particular, he drew attention to three risks of human-machine collaboration: over-reliance, skills fade and hidden institutional delegation. The answer to these risks was not to retreat from AI, but to govern its use in ways that preserve meaningful human judgment and control, and he offered five observations on what this might entail in practice.
Chief Justice Menon concluded with the observation that while AI may seem highly intelligent, it is inescapably artificial. It cannot bear judicial responsibility, nor replicate the human encounter at the heart of a fair hearing. In adjudication, being human is not a deficiency to be minimised. In many ways, it is precisely the point.
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Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon Highlights the Importance of Human Judgment in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of the LG Life's Good AI Home @ Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Store marks the next chapter in their collaboration to redefine home innovation and further Harvey Norman's vision of bringing experiential shopping to life through its flagship store.
"Our partnership with LG has grown from strength to strength over the years, and we are honoured to partner with them on world's first anchor LG AI Home Experience Zone, located within our flagship store." Ms Bernice Kwok, Managing Director of Harvey Norman Singapore and Malaysia.
One of the key highlights within the newly renovated LG AI Home is the miniature LG AI Home display, which showcases LG's vision of how Affectionate Intelligence can create a more personalised and intuitive start to the day.
"At LG, we believe AI should do more than connect devices. It should make everyday life easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable." Mr. Fabian Lee Kunho, Managing Director of LG Electronics Singapore.
Powered by LG's Affectionate Intelligence vision, the immersive diorama display allows visitors to explore how an AI-powered home is able to understand individual routines and preferences, proactively supporting daily activities with personalised recommendations and seamless automation. From recognising user habits to adapting home environments based on different scenarios, the experience demonstrates how AI can simplify everyday living and create a more connected lifestyle.
What Else to Expect at the LG Life's Good AI Home?
Designed as an immersive journey, the experience zone guides visitors through a series of thoughtfully curated spaces, including the entrance, kitchen, laundry and styling area, living and kids' room, as well as the display window showcase. Through interactive demonstrations and connected smart home solutions, visitors can discover how LG's AI-powered ecosystem enhances everyday living while exploring the brand's latest AI Core-Tech innovations.
Entrance Experience
Starting from the store entrance, customers visitors are welcomed by LG's impressive OLED Flexible Curved Open Space Signage, featuring six seamlessly connected 55" curved OLED displays. The captivating installation transforms the entrance into an immersive digital experience, showcasing LG's groundbreaking display technology with stunning visuals, perfect colour accuracy and innovative form factors.
Kitchen Solutions
Next the kitchen zone, visitors can experience the latest LG Fit & Max French Door Refrigerator with Zero Clearance, designed to fit seamlessly into modern kitchens. Its innovative design allows the refrigerator doors and drawers to open fully even when positioned flush against walls or surrounding cabinetry.
Another latest innovation you can find in the kitchen is LG Built-In Kitchen Appliances, the Hood, Induction Hob and Oven. Combining premium design, intelligent features and powerful performance, the products aim to bring convenience to every kitchen and making cooking process professional.
Advanced Laundry and Styling Innovations
The laundry and styling area showcases LG's latest fabric care solutions, including the LG WashTower®, a stylish stacked washing machine and dryer equipped with AI Direct Drive (AI DD®), TurboWash, and 6 Motion Technology for powerful, efficient cleaning. This area also houses the LG Styler®, which is a smart steam closet with Dual True Steam® technology, designed to refresh, sanitise, and dry clothes without harsh chemicals or soaps.
Connected Living and Family Spaces
The Living and the newly added Kids' zone feature an array of innovative products designed to enhance comfort and well-being including the PuriCare® AeroBooster®, PuriCare® AeroCat Tower Air Purifier, StanbyME 2 Max Moveable Screen, 97" LG OLED evo AI G6 Smart TV paired with S90TY Dolby Atmos® Soundbar, DualCool AI Air Conditioner and more.
Harvey Norman and LG invite everyone to visit the newly revamped LG Life's Good AI Home at the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Store, Level 1 and discover the future of innovative technology. For the latest updates and promotions, visit www.harveynorman.com.sg or follow @HarveyNormanSingapore on Facebook.
About LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd
LG Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd (LG Electronics Singapore) is a fully owned subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., the pioneer and market leader of the Korean electronics industry. LG Electronics Singapore operates four business units locally – Home Entertainment, Home Appliance, Air Solutions and Business Solutions. In recognition of its vision to enrich people's life with smart technologies and innovative design, LG Electronics Singapore has been recognized with prominent local and international accolades, such as the CNET Asia Editor's and Readers' Choice Awards, HWM+HardwareZone.com Tech Awards, Red Dot Design, and GfK No. 1 Awards. For more information, please visit www.lg.com/sg.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company
The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers' quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG's Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
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LAUNCH OF LG LIFE'S GOOD AI HOME AT HARVEY NORMAN MILLENIA WALK FLAGSHIP STORE
