AI use by pro se litigants presents challenges for courts
AI’s presence in court filings seems to only be gaining traction. According to data from legal analyst Damien Charlotin, parties are increasingly using the technology to bolster their cases.
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Trump’s executive order on AI creating uncertainty for businesses
The order seeking to preempt state regulation of artificial intelligence has added another wrinkle as attorneys attempt to advise their clients on AI usage and how to mitigate risk, as more and more companies incorporate the technology into their business practices.
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AI use in Arizona brings up ethical questions in Indiana
An AI-generated version of a deceased victim was allowed to speak in front of an Arizona judge, marking a likely first for the nation.
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Web exclusive: New IU McKinney symposium to encourage informed AI use
The Indiana University McKinney School of Law is adding a new symposium to its roster, focused on how leaders can work with, not against, artificial intelligence in the legal field.
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Web exclusive: Federal DEFIANCE Act passes through Senate, awaits House approval
A bipartisan bill aimed to hold creators and distributors of sexually explicit “deepfakes” accountable unanimously passed in the United States Senate last month, seen as a crucial step in protecting victims of pornography by artificial intelligence.
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US military would only use Anthropic’s AI technology in legal ways, Pentagon says
Anthropic is the last of its peers to not supply its technology to a new U.S. military internal network.
Supreme Court to use software to identify justices’ conflict of interests
Supreme Court justices are required to recuse themselves from cases in which they own stock in a party in the case.
Longtime NPR host spent decades perfecting his voice. Now he says Google stole it.
Now a Santa Clara County, California, court may be asked to determine whether the resemblance is uncanny enough that ordinary people hearing the voice would assume it’s his – and if so, what to do about it.
Indiana Supreme Court offers AI guidance for trial court judges
Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge Andrew R. Bloch said AI has amazing potential, but judges must have a knowledge base first to understand the technology’s capabilities.
Blake Hartz: A look at the year when generative AI became ‘legal’
The problem many AI companies have encountered is that their enormous training datasets contain enormous amounts of copyrighted content.
How corporate counsel are dealing with AI in-house
Artificial intelligence brings a new set of questions and standards that attorneys must adapt to ahead and in the midst of employee use.
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
Corporate counsel talk tariffs, football rally towels at inaugural Lawyer event
Anthony Prather, Indiana University’s vice president and general counsel, said an unexpected legal conundrum emerged in 2024 when the school’s “Cignetti Towels” at a football game ended up having a striking resemblance to the Marlboro logo.
Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
Law enforcement agencies across the country have been grappling with how to create guardrails that allow officers to use the increasingly available AI technology while maintaining accuracy, privacy and professionalism.
White House drafts order directing Justice Department to sue states that pass AI regulations
The draft AI order would direct the Justice Department to challenge state laws regulating the technology on the grounds that they interfere with interstate commerce.
OpenAI faces 7 lawsuits claiming ChatGPT drove people to suicide, delusions
Filed on behalf of six adults and one teenager, the lawsuits claim that OpenAI knowingly released GPT-4o prematurely despite internal warnings that it was dangerously sycophantic and psychologically manipulative.
Lilly Endowment offers up to $500M to Indiana colleges, universities for AI study, strategies
In an effort to “address the implications” of artificial intelligence, the Lilly Endowment is launching a $500 million initiative to provide funding to Indiana colleges and universities to support the study of AI and develop strategies for its use.
IN Tax Court orders Tippecanoe County assessor to obtain counsel for appeal
The Indiana Tax Court denied a county assessor’s attempt to represent his office in an appeal before the court, citing his lack of legal expertise as a risk of a non-attorney representing others and his use of a fictitious citation.
Crown Point attorney shows ISBA members tips and tricks for making the most out of AI
Lawyers from around the state learned strategies and techniques for making the most out of artificial intelligence at the Indiana State Bar Association’s annual summit.
Video exclusive: Ice Miller’s Josh Christie discusses AI’s impact on the legal profession
Watch a preview of next week’s episode of The Indiana Lawyer Podcast, featuring Joshua Christie, incoming chief managing partner at Ice Miller LLP.
Judge approves $1.5B copyright settlement between AI company Anthropic and authors
About 465,000 books are on the list of works pirated by Anthropic, according to Justin Nelson, an attorney for the authors.
Indiana University launches a new artificial intelligence tool for use by faculty, students
Called ChatGPT Edu, the technology is specifically designed to assist users in higher education.
Seth R. Wilson: When it comes to transcription accuracy, try AI-based app
In my experience, AI-based transcription is more accurate than built-in voice-to-text options and comes with more features.
AI issues generating business for Indiana law firms
AI-related labor and employment issues, patents, technology transactions and licensing are just some of the areas bringing in business to law firms.