Artificial Intelligence as Evidence Seminar
The "Artificial Intelligence as Evidence" seminar, held on February 3, 2022, was a virtual event organized by the Northwestern University Law and Technology Initiative. This initiative is a collaboration between Northwestern Engineering and Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law, Artificial Intelligence at Northwestern (AI@NU), Northwestern Law’s High Tech Law Society, and the Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property (JTIP). The seminar featured presentations by Maura R. Grossman, a research professor of computer science at the University of Waterloo, and the Honorable Paul W. Grimm, District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
The seminar addressed the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) and the evidentiary principles governing AI evidence in both civil and criminal cases. Key topics included the rapid growth of AI technology, its applications across various sectors such as healthcare, education, and law enforcement, and the challenges related to the validity and reliability of AI-generated evidence. Discussions also covered issues like bias, transparency, and the concept of "function creep," where AI is applied beyond its original design purpose.
Practical aspects of the seminar involved in-depth analyses of evidentiary rules pertinent to AI, such as Rule 403 concerning the exclusion of relevant evidence due to potential prejudice, and Rule 901 focusing on the authentication of evidence. The event provided a platform for legal professionals and technologists to engage in meaningful discussions, enhancing their understanding of AI's role in the legal system.
This seminar was particularly beneficial for lawyers, judges, and experts involved in civil and criminal litigation who seek to stay informed about the evolving landscape of AI evidence. Attendees gained valuable insights into assessing the admissibility of AI-generated evidence, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle such matters in their professional practices.
Speakers(4)
Daniel W. Linna Jr.
Senior Lecturer and Director of Law and Technology Initiatives at Northwestern University
Daniel W. Linna Jr. is a senior lecturer and director of law and technology initiatives at Northwestern University, with a joint appointment at the McCormick School of Engineering and Northwestern Law. He organized and moderated the 'Artificial Intelligence as Evidence' seminar.
Honorable Paul W. Grimm
District Judge at United States District Court for the District of Maryland
The Honorable Paul W. Grimm is a District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, a member of the American Law Institute, and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served on the Civil Rules Advisory Committee and chaired the Discovery Subcommittee that wrote amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure approved by the Supreme Court of the United States in 2015.
Maura R. Grossman
Research Professor of Computer Science at University of Waterloo
Maura R. Grossman is a research professor of computer science at the University of Waterloo, an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University, and an affiliate faculty member of the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. She is also a principal at Maura Grossman Law, an eDiscovery law and consulting firm in Buffalo, New York.
The Honorable Paul W. Grimm
District Judge at United States District Court for the District of Maryland
The Honorable Paul W. Grimm is a District Judge for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. He is a member of the American Law Institute and an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law. He served on the Civil Rules Advisory Committee and chaired the Discovery Subcommittee that wrote amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure approved by the Supreme Court of the United States in 2015.
Event Details
- Date
- February 3, 2022
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Lawyers, judges, and experts involved in civil and criminal litigation