How Attorneys Might Use Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in NY State Courts: What Are the Benefits and Risks

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Generative AI (“GenAI”) are becoming – or already are – common features in civil and criminal litigation in New York courts. The use of these technologies will surely increase as attorneys and pro se parties see the benefits of that use. However, AI and GenAI use can also pose risks. This CLE program will examine those benefits and risks and will address, among other things:

·     Part 161

·     Rules Implementing the Part

·     Ethical Obligations of Attorneys Who Use AI and GenAI

·     Hallucinations

·     Admissibility of Evidence Derived from AI or GenAI

·     Sanctions Related to Misuse of AI or GenAI

·     The Interim Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence

·     Best Practices for Use of AI and GenAI