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The integration of AI in court systems promises enhanced efficiency and decision-making capabilities. However, it also raises significant ethical and legal challenges that courts must address to maintain public trust and uphold the principles of justice.
This session, an extension of the first ethics webinar, Ethics of Generative AI: A Guide for Judges and Legal Professionals, will assist participants in developing an AI ethics infrastructure to ensure that AI technologies are used responsibly and ethically. A proactive approach that includes guiding principles, standards, and protocols helps courts prevent misuse, bias, and potential harm, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the judicial process and preserving public trust and confidence in our legal system.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the potential need for revisions or additions to existing legal frameworks and standards to ensure they remain relevant, comprehensive, and capable of safeguarding justice, fairness, and privacy.
- Access practical, ready-to-use tools and resources designed to guide the ethical and effective handling of generative AI-related issues within court systems.
David Sachar, director of NCSC’s Center for Judicial Ethics, and Carter Cousineau, vice president of Data and Model Governance at Thomson Reuters, will explore existing legal frameworks and standards that govern the use of AI and Generative AI in judicial processes and discuss how advances in technology may create the need for revisions or additions. They will also share a wealth of information and resources that can assist courts with integrating Generative AI solutions in an ethical and responsible manner.
Sachar joined NCSC in 2023 and previously served as the executive director of the Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission. He is an emeritus member of the board of directors of the Association of Judicial Disciplinary Counsel and a member of the board of directors of the Institute for African Women in the Law. Cousineau leads a global team at Thomson Reuters focused on advancing the technology industry with ethical practices. She has extended her work in AI through her advisory involvement with the AI Safety Consortium at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the University of Toronto’s Data Sciences Institute, and International Association of Privacy Professionals.
It is recommended that you watch the first ethics webinar, Ethics of Generative AI: A Guide for Judges and Legal Professionals, but it is not required.
Thomson Reuters Institute/NCSC AI Policy Consortium for Law and Courts is offering this webinar.
Presenters:
- David Sachar, Director, Center for Judicial Ethics, National Center for State Courts
- Carter Cousineau, Vice President, Data and Model Governance, Thomson Reuters
- Lea Strohm, Lead Data and Model Ethics, Thomson Reuters
For more information, email Grace Haviland.