Truth or Tech - Navigating AI-Generated Evidence in the Courtroom

It is easier than ever to generate or alter photos, videos, audio, and even handwriting. How do we handle the possibility of such manipulation in court? Can our authentication rules stand up to the challenge of AI-generated evidence? This CLE explores the challenges posed by AI-generated content in the legal system and the tools at our disposal to detect such manipulation. 

This program will examine the emerging challenges of authenticating evidence in an era of AI-generated and manipulated content. Designed for litigators and trial attorneys, the course will explore current authentication rules and their application to AI-manipulated photos, videos, audio recordings, and handwriting. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will learn about available detection tools and develop strategies for handling potentially manipulated evidence.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze current authentication rules and their effectiveness in addressing AI-generated or manipulated evidence, identifying potential gaps and challenges in existing legal frameworks
2. Evaluate methods for detecting AI manipulation across various forms of evidence, including photos, audio recordings, and handwriting, to better assess evidence authenticity
3. Apply ethical principles and professional responsibilities when encountering potentially AI-manipulated evidence in legal proceedings