AI reveals hidden connections within legal systems

As governments worldwide explore how artificial intelligence can transform decision-making, a recent study from Sultan Qaboos University demonstrates how AI can uncover hidden connections within legal systems—offering a powerful tool to support smarter lawmaking. Published in The Journal of Engineering Research, the study applies natural language processing (NLP) and network analysis to Oman's Labor Law of 2023, revealing a complex web of interdependencies between its articles that may not be apparent through conventional legal review.