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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Upcoming Webinars
Tech for All: A Technical Deep Dive into AI-Powered Justice Chatbots
Wednesday, February 19, 1 p.m. ET
This webinar, an extension of the Tech for All: Applications of AI to Increase Access to Justice course, goes behind the scenes to see how AI-powered chatbots have been developed for court users. We’ll examine the use of retrieval augmented generation (RAG) to improve accuracy and relevance of responses, Large Language Model (LLM) engineering platforms, and how to use AI to monitor AI.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain the use of RAG to improve chatbot responses
- Describe methods for training chatbots with legal knowledge and court-specific information
- Identify potential technical challenges in chatbot development for courts and discuss strategies to address these issues.
Register today to learn how to get the most out of GenAI.
Past Webinars
January 29: Tech for All: Applications of AI to Increase Access to Justice
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