Introduction
The Thomson Reuters Institute/NCSC AI Policy Consortium is designed to inform and educate the judiciary and other legal professionals about the opportunities and challenges of evolving AI and Generative AI solutions to assist judges in making informed decisions about adoption and use.
AI Sandbox
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White Papers
Read the consortium's first white paper, Principles and Practices for Using AI Responsibly and Effectively in Courts: A Guide for Administrators, Judges, and Legal Professionals. This guide provides fundamental principles for the ethical use of generative AI in court settings and focuses on how judges, court administrators, and legal professionals should be empowered to use technology competently and consistent with their ethical obligations to best serve the public and the people who appear in their courts.
Upcoming Webinars
Principles and Practices for Using AI Responsibly and Effectively in Courts
Wednesday, March 19, 1 p.m. ET
Join us for a lively discussion about the principles and best practices for using AI responsibly and effectively in courts.
Following the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe levels of risk as it applies to use of AI
- Describe best practices for evaluating AI systems and assess their benefits and risks
- Identify and avoid common pitfalls in using AI, such as confidentiality, overreliance, and bias risks
Moderators:
- Diane Robinson, Principal Court Research Associate, NCSC
- Natalie Runyon, Director, ESG Content, Thomson Reuters Institute
Panelists:
- Daniel W. Linna, Jr., Professor and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and McCormick School of Engineering
- Kevin Miller, Tech for Fundamental Rights, Microsoft
- Sara Omundson, Administrative Director of Courts, State of Idaho
Register today to learn how to get the most out of GenAI.
Past Webinars
February 19: Tech for All: A Technical Deep Dive into AI-Powered Justice Chatbots
January 29: Tech for All: Applications of AI to Increase Access to Justice
2024
December 18: AI in Action: Current Applications in State Courts
November 6: Getting the Best of GenAI: How to Use Prompt Engineering
October 16: Navigating AI in Court Systems: Ethics, Legal Frameworks, and Practical Tools
September 18: Ethics of Generative AI: A Guide for Judges and Legal Professionals
AI 101: The Promises and Perils of AI in the Courts (2023)
Court and legal experts demystify the basics of artificial intelligence during this discussion.
AI and the Impact on the Practice of Law (2023)
Learn about legal factors such as bias in AI, ethical and regulatory considerations, and the impact of AI on law firms.
Impact of AI in the Courts (2023)
Panelists share insights from their roles on the bench and in court technology leadership and provide guidance on what courts can do now to be future-ready for future impacts.
Beyond ChatGPT: How can AI tools help you? (2023)
Gain insights from NCSC’s experience using large language models, such as ChatGPT, to extract data from court documents.
Tiny Chat 138: Sea of Junk (2024)
Understand the challenges faced by court users trying to navigate the legal system through misinformation and learn if AI can help or hinder the user experience.
A Description of AI and Court Use Cases (2023)
Discover how natural language processing (NLP) and related technologies can be used in civil case management.
Steps Towards a Successful Implementation of AI (2023)
Learn tips on successful implementation of natural language processing (NLP) and related technologies.
*New* Artificial Intelligence, Part Two, with Justin Forkner of the Indiana Judicial Branch and Stacey Marz of the Alaska Court System, Lady Justice: Women of the Court podcast
Artificial Intelligence, Part One, with Professor Amy Cyphert. Lady Justice: Women of the Court podcast